Karlovarský kraj: The Grand Tour

Karlovarský kraj is defined by its world-renowned spa triangle and medieval fortresses. This selection features the Neo-Baroque colonnades of Mariánské Lázně and the thermal springs of Karlovy Vary. Historical highlights include the 12th-century Loket Castle and the imperial Cheb Castle with its rare double chapel. Beyond the architecture, the list explores the region's industrial heritage at the Mauritius tin mine and natural granite formations like Svatošské skály along the Ohře river.

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Mill Colonnade

The Mill Colonnade is a large colonnade containing several hot springs in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

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Loket Castle

Loket Castle is a 12th-century Gothic castle in Loket in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic.

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hrad Bečov nad Teplou

A Gothic castle and Baroque chateau complex housing the Reliquary of Saint Maurus, one of the most significant Romanesque goldsmithing monuments in Central Europe.

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zámek Libá

A former medieval fortress rebuilt into a Baroque chateau, located near the German border in the Cheb district.

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Kynžvart Castle

Kynžvart Castle is a historic château located near Lázně Kynžvart in the Cheb District of the Czech Republic.

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Cheb Castle

A 12th-century Romanesque imperial castle featuring a rare two-story chapel and the Black Tower built from volcanic basalt.

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Kolonáda Maxima Gorkého

A Neo-Baroque cast-iron colonnade from 1889, serving as the architectural centerpiece of Mariánské Lázně with original ceiling frescoes and a bronze structure.

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Singing Fountain

A circular multimedia fountain that performs choreographed music, water, and light shows every odd hour during the summer season.

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Svatošské skály

Massive granite rock formations on the Ohře river, protected as a national natural monument and popular for climbing and hiking.

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Důl Mauritius

A historic tin mine in Hřebečná, operational for nearly 400 years, now offering guided tours through the Christopher adit and large underground chambers.

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