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Karlovy Vary: Spa City and UNESCO Heritage Site

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Location and History: Located 106 km west of Prague, at confluence of Ohře and Teplá rivers
Founded in 1349 by Charles IV as spa settlement
Named after Charles IV, meaning "Charles' Baths"
Became spa resort in 19th century, attracting European aristocracy
Spa Development: Contains over 80 springs with temperatures from 40°C to 74°C
Spa facilities include Mill Colonnade with five mineral springs
Became UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021
Most visited spa town in Czech Republic
Modern Era: Rapid tourism growth ended by World War I
Revived after 1989 Velvet Revolution
Known for Becherovka liqueur production since 1807
Home to major film festivals and entertainment venues
Architecture and Culture: Historic city centre protected as urban monument reservation
Features numerous historic churches including Saint Mary Magdalene
Contains several historic colonnades and spa buildings
Hosts Karlovy Vary International Film Festival