Karlovy Vary

For hundreds of years, Karlovy Vary town has been said to offer medicinal waters that may cure anything from bad digestion to brain cancers. The waters were developed into a big spa district, similar to many other hot spring locations.

The alteration in this example took place in the 13th century and was commissioned by Charles IV. The architecture of spas has always been lavish, as they were formerly the domain of nobility.

However, Karlovy Vary remains big and attractive, and the spa remains open over six centuries later, claiming miracle treatments for dozens to hundreds of maladies.

• Location: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
• Timing: 8AM - 5PM
• Famous for: the structures that existed before the heyday of Karlovy Vary in the 18th and 19th centuries
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: Summer (June to August) is the greatest season to visit Karlovy Vary since the temperatures are normally comfortable. In August, the highest temperature in Karlovy Vary was 89.6°F.