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Karlovy Vary ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarlovɪ ˈvarɪ] ⓘ; German: Karlsbad, formerly also spelled Carlsbad in English) is a spa city in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic.
The Karlovy Vary Region ( Czech: Karlovarský kraj) is an administrative unit ( Czech: kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the westernmost part of the country. It is named after its capital Karlovy Vary. It is known for spas, which include Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně .
Karlovy Vary District borders Germany in the north. The character of the terrain is very diverse, the landscape alternates between mountainous, hilly and slightly undulating. The territory extends into six geomorphological mesoregions: Ore Mountains (north), Doupov Mountains (east), Sokolov Basin (west), Slavkov Forest (west), Teplá Highlands ...
Kraslice ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈkraslɪtsɛ]; German: Graslitz) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,600 inhabitants. It was a large and important town until World War II. It is known for the manufacture of musical instruments.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival ( Czech: Mezinárodní filmový festival Karlovy Vary, KVIFF) is a film festival held annually in July in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The Karlovy Vary Festival is one of the oldest in the world and has become Central and Eastern Europe's leading film event. [2] [3]
Luby ( German: Schönbach) is a town in Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants. It is known for its violin-making industry, and was once dubbed the "Austrian Cremona " when Bohemia was part of Austria-Hungary .
Andělská Hora is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) southeast of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is the hill Andělská hora at 713 m (2,339 ft) above sea level. The municipality is rich in small brooks and fishponds.
Ostrov (Karlovy Vary District) / 50.30833°N 12.94778°E / 50.30833; 12.94778. Ostrov (also called Ostrov nad Ohří; Czech pronunciation: [ˈostrof]; German: Schlackenwerth) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved ...