Karlovy Vary, a spa city located in western Bohemia in the Czech Republic, is famous for its hot springs. The city is home to 13 main springs and 300 smaller springs. The warm-waters of the Teplá River can also be found here. Karlovy Vary was formerly known as Carlsbad. Carlsbad, New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and Carlsbad, California are all named after the city.
The city is a popular tourist destination for those who seek spa treatments and it has welcomed countless celebrities over the years. The city is also known for hosting the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and for serving up Karlovarská Becherovka, a popular Czech liqueur.
You may have seen Karlovy Vary featured in numerous films. The Grandhotel Pupp featured in the 2006 films of the Last Holiday and box-office smash hit Casino Royale. Look out for this famous landmark while staying in Karlovy Vary holiday lettings. The glass manufacturer Moser Glass is resident in Karlovy Vary so expect to see glassware for sale here.
The Mill Colonade is a popular gathering place in Karlovy Vary. Bands can be found playing here during the summer months. Diana Lookout Tower must be visited when staying in Karlovy Vary aparthotels or self-catered apartments. You can choose to take the funicular railway to reach the tower. Alternatively, you can take the walk through the forest. If you enjoy strolling around museums, you will find the Karlovy Vary Museum to be a treat while if religious buildings are of interest, you will find the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul to be one of the most beautiful churches in the Czech Republic. All of these attractions can comfortably be explored on foot from your Karlovy Vary holiday rentals. Use of a vehicle is convenient for exploring the surrounds.
Czech Republic cuisine is best enjoyed in Karlovy Vary. Czech main courses typically consist of meat and a side dish. Chicken, pork and beef are commonly used. They are usually served with a sauce. Fish is not common, although trout and cod can be found at some local restaurants. Salmon and seafood are served up in Karlovy Vary’s most refined, fine dining restaurants.
The city has given its name to the famed delicacy referred to as "Carlsbad plums" which consists of candied plums which have been halved and packed into dried damsons. Do try Carlsbad plums whilst here. They have a very intense flavour which makes them worthy of a try. Karlovy Vary is also renowned for its spa wafers. They are available in several different flavours and are best eaten warm. These delights are sold at street stands and in grocery stores around your Karlovy Vary serviced apartments.

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