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Františkovy Lázně Essentials

Františkovy Lázně, a UNESCO-listed town in the West Bohemian Spa Triangle, is defined by its uniform neoclassical architecture and yellow-and-white facades. This collection highlights the town's therapeutic heritage, featuring historic mineral springs like the 18th-century František and the high-CO2 Glauber I. Beyond the colonnades, the list includes the extinct Komorní hůrka volcano, the ornate Orthodox Church of St. Olga, and the romantic Salingburg lookout tower, showcasing the region's geological and cultural history.

Františkovy Lázně Essentials — Karte

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Statue of František

Bronze statue of a boy with a fish, created by Adolf Mayerl in 1923. It is the town's primary symbol and is associated with local fertility legends.

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František

The town’s oldest mineral spring, documented since the Middle Ages. The current pavilion, featuring a dome and Doric columns, was constructed in 1793.

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Salingburg

Romantic lookout tower built in 1906. The structure was designed to resemble a medieval castle ruin and provides views over the southern spa district.

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svaté kněžny Olgy

Orthodox church built between 1881 and 1889 by Gustav Wiedermann. It features Russian-Byzantine architecture, ornate gold domes, and a rich interior iconostasis.

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Komorní hůrka

One of Europe's youngest extinct volcanoes, famously studied by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The site includes a 300-meter-long exploratory tunnel used to prove the volcanic origin of the hill.

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Glauber I

Strong mineral spring located within the Glauber Springs Pavilion. It is notable for its high concentration of Glauber's salt and natural carbon dioxide.

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Salt Spring

Mineral spring discovered in 1817, housed in a late neoclassical pavilion. The water is used for drinking cures and chronic respiratory conditions.

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Aquaforum Františkovy Lázně

A world of relaxation, tranquility and also fun. Welcome to the this great spa resort, where everyone will find what they need.

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Divadlo Boženy Němcové

Neoclassical theatre building completed in 1866. It remains the town's primary venue for professional drama, opera, and classical music performances.

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Rozhledna Zámeček

Historical lookout tower and restaurant designed to resemble a small castle. It is situated on a hill overlooking the town's extensive park system.

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Stephanie Spring

Cold mineral spring located in the southern park, named in honor of Crown Princess Stéphanie of Belgium.

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Ferrous Spring

Chalybeate spring located in the spa woods, characterized by its high iron content and metallic taste.

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Natalie Spring

Mineral spring discovered in 1878 and named after Queen Natalie of Serbia. It is sheltered by a neoclassical colonnade built in 1930.