The main tourist attractions in Karlovy Vary are St. Andrew’s Church, The Municipal Theatre, and the Mlýnská kolonáda. Since the city lies at the foothills of the picturesque Krušné Mountain, the surrounding forest abounds in hiking trails.
Other than the healing waters, the town is also known for its rich culture. The most famous of the festivals here are the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Mozart and Karlovy Vary Music Festival, International Festival of Tourism Films, Dvořák’s Karlovy Vary Autumn Festival and International Jazz Festival.
The best buys in Karlovy Vary are the famous Moser Glass, the Karlsbad Wafers, the china, the thermal salt, the renowned herbal liquor Becherovka and of course the Mattoni bottled mineral water.
The most important fact to keep in mind while travelling to Karlovy Vary is that the spa season is only between the 1st of May and the 31st of November.
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