Market Colonnade
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- Travel with SeanMadison, Wisconsin536 contributionsHot Springs at the Market ColonnadeMarket Colonnade is a wooden structure built in the Swiss style and opened in 1883. It’s named after the market that was here in the Middle Ages. It's located next to the Tepla River, free and open to the public 24 hours a day 7 days a week.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- cmojaSavoie, France2,460 contributionsBeautifulcount 1 hour of Walk without concert at 5pm otherwise count 1 hour more. Grab an ecocup or buy yourself a local cup to taste the springs. It is without difficulty and very thickening You must also do Marianské because the 2 cities are differentVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 5, 2024
- Retseh2010Gramsbergen, The Netherlands7 contributionsBeautiful unprecedented city Karlovy Vary.Karlovy Vary is a truly beautiful city. Located on the river Ohre (Eger in Germany). From our camper place we cycled along the river to the city center. What a great center with beautiful houses. Of course we also admired the hot springs.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 24, 2024
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,712 contributions
Jul 2020
I liked this white wooden colonnade in the Swiss style very much. It looked very romantic, like a fairy tale building. A total of three mineral springs spring up in the interior of this colonnade.
There is an excellent acoustics, so it is also a place of frequent concerts. During my stay in Karlovy Vary I visited a concert of classical music there.
There is an excellent acoustics, so it is also a place of frequent concerts. During my stay in Karlovy Vary I visited a concert of classical music there.
Written July 23, 2020
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Jim W
Sindelfingen, Germany8,895 contributions
Jan 2022
Of the three largest colonnades, the Market Colonnade was my favorite. I really liked how it was made of white lattice and looked so clean. This is also where you start when you hit the three if you do the hot springs in order. I think there were a total of three springs here. All in all, you must visit all three of them plus the original Hot Spring Colonnade.
Written March 13, 2022
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany1,316 contributions
Mar 2020
It is a beautiful wooden structure from the 19th century. Inside, there are some of the famous mineral springes of Karlovy Vary. If you have a cup, you can drink the mineral water from the springs. Cups are sold around everywhere. The access is for free all the time.
Written February 28, 2021
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saltacity
Weinheim, Germany1,150 contributions
Aug 2020
The Market Colonnade is a nice stroll through Karlovy Vary. It is largely dominated by tourists. Very nice building, thermal springs and overall setting close by the river. Standard tourist stuff is sold at innumerable booths. Very touristy but worth it – a must see here.
Written August 10, 2020
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Alex
Hong Kong, China441 contributions
Dec 2019
One of the best place in Karlovy Vary especially when you visit there during Christmas.
1. A lot of food stalls, souvenirs stalls and drinking stalls there.
2. There are lots of spa cup if you want to buy spa cup there.
3. Enjoyable experience and definitely worth your time.
4. Remember to drink the mineral water in the fountain during your walk in the market. It keeps you warmth.
I personally love the spring water as it gives me warmth while freezing, very mineral tasting. However, some people might not able to consumer such heavy taste of mineral water.
1. A lot of food stalls, souvenirs stalls and drinking stalls there.
2. There are lots of spa cup if you want to buy spa cup there.
3. Enjoyable experience and definitely worth your time.
4. Remember to drink the mineral water in the fountain during your walk in the market. It keeps you warmth.
I personally love the spring water as it gives me warmth while freezing, very mineral tasting. However, some people might not able to consumer such heavy taste of mineral water.
Written February 7, 2020
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania18,605 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
In the center of Karlovy Vary - the traveler shall find 4 Colonnades - all of them different, but all of them build with the same purpose , than being to offer cover when is raining or snowing and still allow those visiting to enjoy the warm waters of the mineral springs that are covered by the colonnades.
The "Market Colonnade" was built between 1882 and 1883 by Austrian architects in the so called Swiss style - entirely from wood it has a certain beauty since the wood carving is very delicate and is beautifully decorated.
Entrance is free of charge and also are the springs - but once again pay attention and only sip on the water from the special cups , don't drink too much at once , the effects can be ... well ... I hope you will not find out what happens if you drink too much hot water at once.
Enjoy, it is worth visiting this place.
The "Market Colonnade" was built between 1882 and 1883 by Austrian architects in the so called Swiss style - entirely from wood it has a certain beauty since the wood carving is very delicate and is beautifully decorated.
Entrance is free of charge and also are the springs - but once again pay attention and only sip on the water from the special cups , don't drink too much at once , the effects can be ... well ... I hope you will not find out what happens if you drink too much hot water at once.
Enjoy, it is worth visiting this place.
Written April 23, 2024
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
This is one of the 3 beautiful Colonnades of Karlovy with The Mill Kolonada and the Vridelni Kolonada with its small but lovely park adjoining it.
I would not recommend to go specially there because the 2 other ones are more impressive but you'll get there anyway if you walk the beautiful Stara Louka street (for pedestrians only with no cars nor other vehicles) which is the main street at the left side of the Tepla River.
As I wrote it You'll do that anyway to reach the other 2 colonnades: this bundle of the 3 colonnades with the Stara Louka is definitively THE must see in this splendid town of Karlovy.
You have around Spa's, restaurants, souvenirs sellers all along which make it even more interesting as you can stop and buy gifts for your relative and friends.
Right after the Market colonnade you'll reach the Mill Kolonada that you also can see it in one of the last James Bond Movie, Casino Royal I believe which also took place at the Grand Hotel Pupp.
And after this 2nd colonnade you'll reach the 3rd and probably more beautiful colonnade: The Vridelni Kolonada with its small and lovely park adjoining it where you'll enjoy a quiet and relaxing break.
All the area is what makes Karlovy Vary so famous in the world and being in Karlovy and not walking this beautiful street and its splendid pieces of architecture and Colonnades would be missing the point of it.
I would not recommend to go specially there because the 2 other ones are more impressive but you'll get there anyway if you walk the beautiful Stara Louka street (for pedestrians only with no cars nor other vehicles) which is the main street at the left side of the Tepla River.
As I wrote it You'll do that anyway to reach the other 2 colonnades: this bundle of the 3 colonnades with the Stara Louka is definitively THE must see in this splendid town of Karlovy.
You have around Spa's, restaurants, souvenirs sellers all along which make it even more interesting as you can stop and buy gifts for your relative and friends.
Right after the Market colonnade you'll reach the Mill Kolonada that you also can see it in one of the last James Bond Movie, Casino Royal I believe which also took place at the Grand Hotel Pupp.
And after this 2nd colonnade you'll reach the 3rd and probably more beautiful colonnade: The Vridelni Kolonada with its small and lovely park adjoining it where you'll enjoy a quiet and relaxing break.
All the area is what makes Karlovy Vary so famous in the world and being in Karlovy and not walking this beautiful street and its splendid pieces of architecture and Colonnades would be missing the point of it.
Written October 4, 2016
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Retire Early And Travel
New Smyrna Beach, FL867 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
This wooden colonnade is a must see in Karlovy Vary! Market Colonnade was built in Swiss style by a Viennese architect. At this colonnade, you will find the Charles IV Spring, Lower Castle Spring, and of course the Market Spring.
Written June 18, 2019
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Sr.Seguro
730 contributions
Dec 2019
This location of springs seems to be our favourite since it's close to the very centre but at the same time is situated some aside; it's available and accessible within the whole day and night and it means that you could take your water at any suitable interval within prescribed limits; and, finally - it is already completely renovated and renewed and thus, nothing disturbs you there :).
Concerning the very springs - consult your physician and as for you - just know that Trizni is very helpful for your knees especially after sportive traumas and prophylactic reasons in reference to your liver :).
Keep healthy and visit this place after COVID-situation easing! :)
Concerning the very springs - consult your physician and as for you - just know that Trizni is very helpful for your knees especially after sportive traumas and prophylactic reasons in reference to your liver :).
Keep healthy and visit this place after COVID-situation easing! :)
Written October 11, 2020
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pdthomson1
Airlie Beach, Australia29 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
On our travels through Europe for the Winter markets we were not disappointed here. The markets were full of people just meandering along listening to the music and eating and drinking warm wine.
Written August 27, 2018
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Written February 17, 2017
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