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Karlovarsko. Our region. General information. Located on the west of the Czech republic World-famous spa towns Popular tourist area. Karlovy Vary. Established 1370 Hot healing springs Home of International Film Festival. Town‘s most iconic places. International Film Festival centre - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Our region

Karlovarsko

General information

• Located on the west of the Czech republic

• World-famous spa towns

• Popular tourist area

Karlovy Vary

• Established 1370

• Hot healing springs

• Home of International Film Festival

Town‘s most iconic places

• International Film Festival centre

• Place for cultural events

• Built in period from 1967 to 1976, therefore violates the architecturalimpression of the town

Hotel Thermal

Elisabeth's Baths• One of the most important

spa buildings

• Relaxation area

Mill Colonnade• Covers 6 springs

• Attractive both for locals and for tourists

The Hot Spring• The hottest spring in the

Czech republic (73°C)

• Used for healing and making souvenirs

Grandhotel Pupp• The oldest and most

famous hotel in Karlovy Vary

• Center of the social interaction in the city

• Meetings and commercialactivities of different companies

The Airport• Modern building

• Flights to/from Russia and Turkey

• Mainly used by Russians

Airport

Inside the Airport

KV Arena• Multifunctional stadium

• 2 international championships took place there

Market colonnade

The Hot Spring, Hotel Pupp, Tourist‘s Area

Mariánské LázněFrantiškovy Lázně

• Important spa towns

• Major attraction for foreign tourists in the area

• Treats heart and kidney issues

Mariánské Lázně – Singing fountain

Použitá fotografie pochází z webu www.kvpoint.cz - databanky fotografií Karlovarského kraje

Františkovy Lázně - Promenade

Použitá fotografie pochází z webu www.kvpoint.cz - databanky fotografií Karlovarského kraje

Cheb

• Established 1000 yrs ago

• Urban conservation area since 1981

• Maintains and develops folklore

Cheb‘s Castle• Built in 9th century

Folklore in action

A little reminder of history

Sokolov

• Founded in 13th century

• Important industrial area

• Influencing region‘s development by local‘s coal company sponsoring

Sokolov‘s square

Summary

• Spa towns

• Tourist-attractive

• Historical value

• Sport value

• Socially and commercially used