Town
Mariánské Lázně is the second-biggest town in the triangle of the West Bohemian spas. It is world-famous due to the results of the treatments and excellent quality of the natural resources. The town is situated in a charming valley surrounded by well-kept green woods. There are around 100 springs of cold ferrite acidulous water of various chemical makeups. The first sources were discovered in the 16th century. The dominant architectural style of the town is Neo-Classical. The Colonnade, built in 1889, is a real architectural jewel. The music and light productions of the contemporary “Singing Fountain” brings an unusual and interesting experience.

Treatments

Treatments are based on the use of natural mineral springs, which are the source of natural acidulous water containing carbonic and ferric acid. The treatments also utilize the presence of peat and natural gas.

Active relaxation 

Golf courses (the second-oldest in Europe, founded by Edward VII, King of England), mini-golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, solariums, fitness facilities, horseback riding, yachting, sports equipment rentals, fishing, skiing and hiking and cycling routes.

Culture

Chopin Festival (first in 1950), Mozart Festival

Concert halls, theaters, gallery, cinemas, dancing cafes, casinos, clubs

Trips
Kladská – natural preserve
Jesenice – water dam with sight-seeing by boat
Lázně Kynžvart – spa with a chateau
Teplá – Premonstratensian monastery with an extensive library

Transportation

The international railway connection Nürnberg – Plzeň – Praha (Prague) and the main road Cheb-Plzeň.

Personalities, dates, history

*In 1779, Dr. Josef Nehr investigated the effects of Mariánské Lázně mineral waters and built the first spa house, where the first spa season began in 1808.
*Besides the spa, thanks to the abbot Karel Reitenberg, the town developed as well.
*Garden architect Václav Skalník designed the beautiful parks of the town.
*Prof.Vladimír Matějkovský, a remarkable Czech balneologist and director of the spas in 1902-1932, assisted in setting the spas on their way to becoming modern spas.

Further information:
www.marienbad.cz  (in Czech, English, German, Russian, Arabic)
www.marianskelazne.cz (in Czech)

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