What is useful water from the sources of Karlovy Vary. The thermal springs of Karlovy Vary are a unique natural wealth. Influence on the pancreas

The springs in Karlovy Vary are among the most famous mineral water structures in the world. The Karlovy Vary Mineral Water that comes to the earth's surface has a chemical composition with medicinal properties that have been tested by experiments over several centuries.

Drinking cure is the regular intake of water in volume, appointed by a spa doctor. Its therapeutic effect on the body is extremely effective, and is due to the presence in the water a large number minerals (more than 6 g per 1 liter).

Karlovy Vary water has a complex therapeutic effect on the body, in particular, it improves the intestinal microflora, metabolism, eliminates inflammatory processes in the digestive tract, helps to eliminate toxins, improves digestion.

All mineral springs in Karlovy Vary spring from the same spring and are on the same line. Chemical composition all the outflowing sources are approximately the same, the only thing that differs from each other is the temperature and the amount of carbon monoxide soluble in them. The activity of the source creates a geyser (hostile) sediment. A layer of geyser sedimentary stone more than 8 meters thick creates a "board" on which stands the "Vrzhidelni" colonnade, the church of St. Mary Magdalene, the premises between the theater and the Mill colonnade.

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For the needs of the resort, namely for drinking and bathing procedures, 10 springs are currently used, which are diluted in 12 places and distributed among five colonnades: Garden, Market, Mill, Castle and Geyser.

Sources with lower temperature have laxative properties with a higher- have a calming effect, slow down the secretion of bile, gastric juice.

Healing Springs Indications and Review by Numbers

• GEYSER COLONNADE has several sources of temperature from 30°C to 72°C. Water acts differently depending on the temperature. If you drink hot water, then you will be "fixed", and if you drink it from a source with a temperature of 30-40 ° C, then on the contrary, it will "relax". In the colonnade there are five containers with different types water:

1. naturally hot (72°C), has a binding effect;
2. chilled universal (50°C);
3. chilled cold (30°C), has a laxative effect.

N1- A source Vrzhidlo (Geyser) is one of the most famous and visited places in Karlovy Vary. This geyser ejects about 2000 liters of water per minute, the temperature of which reaches 73.6 °C. Being under strong pressure carbon dioxide, the source hits up to a stunning height - 12 meters high jet. Its crystal clear mineral water has a long history that goes back 300 years.
The geyser contains a rich set of trace elements and minerals, and also provides wide range opportunities for a variety of therapeutic purposes. In addition to the wellness course, which includes drinking mineral water, "Vrzhidlo" gives the opportunity to take healing baths.Water from this source is supplied for bathing procedures. With drinking therapy, it has a positive effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, treats gastritis.
Thermal water "Vřidlo", which is unique in its physical properties and chemical composition, beats exclusively in the Vrzhidelny Colonnade, the architectural form of which was originally made in the 16th century in the Baroque style, and then was rebuilt in the Empire style. This spring can be considered a real miracle of nature, because the fame of its healing properties has spread far beyond Karlovy Vary.

• MILL COLONNADE (Mlýnská kolonáda) - the most elegant in Karlovy Vary. It was built in the 19th century, and here immediately for5 keys: Melnichny proper with very useful radon water, Mermaid, Rocky, Libuše and Prince Wenceslas springs. Water from the sources of the Mill Colonnade is prescribed for metabolic disorders and diseases gastrointestinal tract, patients with diabetes often come here.

N6- Spring Mlynsky "Mill Spring" It is this water that is bottled by Mattoni, sold in the Czech Republic and exported to dozens of countries around the world. Location - Mlynska Colonnade, water temperature 53°C, productivity 4.5 l/min, CO2 content - 600 mg/l. A granite vase in a pewter frame is located in the semicircular apse of the colonnade. Here you can also see two marble plaques, on which the text of the Latin original "Ode in honor of the Geyser" by Bohuslav Gasishteinski from Lobkowicz is engraved.Spring No. 6 "Mlynsky" (56°C) improves metabolism well. It is believed that the water of this source does not lose its properties during transportation.

N7- Source "Rusalkin source" A pavilion was built over this spring in 1792, which was soon replaced by a colonnade, which became the first building of this type in Karlovy Vary. Since the beginning of the 19th century, it was here that the guests of the resort most often met and communicated with each other. Spring "Rusalka" (58°C) is similar in its properties to spring No. 9,is prescribed for a drinking treatment course for children, regulates metabolism.

N9 Spring Libushin - "Libushe" (62°C) regulates the metabolism well and is often prescribed for children's drinking cures.The existence of a spring, which, in terms of its location and parameters, corresponded to the current Libuše spring, was first mentioned in the Karlovy Vary city chronicle of the 18th century. But then it was not used. Upon completion of the construction of the Mlynskaya colonnade (1871-81), four of its springs were brought into a vase under its vaults.

N10 Skalni Spring "Rock Spring" (53°C) effectively regulates metabolism, therefore it is useful for diabetics.This source was found right in the bed of the Tepla River. Only in 1845 was the spring equipped with a water intake and taken ashore near the current Mill Colonnade. Since 1850, it has provided the residents of Karlovy Vary with drinking water.

N8 Source Book of Wenceslas "Source of Prince Wenceslas" It was discovered in 1784 at the foot of the rock on which stood the statue of St. Bernard. A mighty jet hit to a height of 4 meters, and in terms of power the source was comparable to Vrzhidlo. The rock was later demolished, as it rested on the Tepla River and interfered with the passage along the left bank. This is the only source that has two vases. One of them is located in the middle of the Mlynskaya colonnade, and the second, since 1964, on the very bank of the Tepla River.

1. No. 8a Prince Valcava I. The source is located in the Mill Colonnade, where it is connected to two vases. Water at 65°C is enriched with Glauber's salt, so has a laxative effect. It is recommended to drink it to cleanse the body, preferably before starting a spa treatment.
2. No. 8b Prince Valcava II. This Karlovy Vary spring flows out opposite the orchestra pit directly in front of the colonnade. Its temperature is 58°C, has a laxative effect. It is recommended to drink water to cleanse the body before starting the general treatment course.

• MARKET COLONNADE (Tržní kolonada) - there are 2 sources here: Market and Charles IV . Mineral water from the Market Spring and Charles IV strengthens bones and cartilage. People with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system are treated here, as well as recovering from injuries and operations.

N2 Spring of Charles IV - temperature 64°C. There is a legend that it was in this source, according to legend, in the XIV century, Emperor Charles IV first washed his feet with healing water. Above the spring there is a carved painting "The Discovery of Karlovy Vary" by the German architect Zerkler. Location - Market Colonnade, on the left bank of the Tepla River in the historic center of the city.

N5 Trzhni's source "Market source" The most useful source with a temperature of 62°C, intended for the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. It was discovered back in 1388, but since then it has disappeared and reappeared more than once, so it was planned to open several wells. Today it is actively used by sanatorium doctors in the treatment of patients. The spring is located in the semicircular brick apse of the Třni colonnade. Recently, a new well was drilled to a depth of 38 meters. This allowed the source vase to be installed at floor level, whereas previously patients had to descend a spiral staircase to reach it.

• GARDEN COLONNADE protects from bad weatherthree sources: Freedom, Garden and Serpentine. A course of water from the Garden Spring helps to cure and recover from liver diseases (in particular, hepatitis A), remove sand from the kidneys. And the coldest spring in Karlovy Vary, Zmeiny, with a water temperature of only 30°C, is useful for dermatological problems.

N11 Source "Source of Freedom" Water from Svoboda is prescribed for men with hormonal problems and prostatitis. The spring was discovered during the laying of the sanatorium Lazne III in 1865 and brought to the wooden pavilion. It has had its current name since 1946. An arbor was built over the source of Freedom, which today is one of the historical objects protected by the state. More water from the spring promotes liquefaction of bile, helps the production of pancreatic enzymes.

N12 Sadovy Spring "Garden Spring" The source was discovered during the construction of the Military resort sanatorium in 1851. Since the outlet of the source was located directly under one of the bearing walls of the building, it had to be brought to the surface using a trough from a hollow linden trunk. For many decades, the structure has retained all its qualities, and the tree has remained absolutely healthy. Due to the high content of carbon dioxide, this source is especially popular with patients. Water used in the treatment of kidneys, liver, helps to wash out stones, restores the body after Botkin's disease.

№15 Source "Snake" (30°C) is the coldest, contains less minerals than other springs, but it has more carbon dioxide. It is good to use it for washing, improving the condition of the skin of the face. Do not drink this water.

• CASTLE COLONNADE built in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the last century on a small hill, which offers a wonderful view of Karlovy Vary. The design of the colonnade protectingtwo sources - Upper and Lower Castle - Created by the architect Johann Friedrich Oman. A drinking course of water from a lower source is prescribed to strengthen bones and cartilage, and from an upper (colder) source - for periodontal disease and caries.

N3 Source "Lower Castle Spring" Found in 1769, and ten years later brought to the surface 14 meters higher than Vrzhidlo. It is named after the hunting lodge of Emperor Charles IV. Karlovy Vary doctor David Becher spent chemical analysis and found that the composition of the water from the source is the same as that of the water from the Geyser. In 1797, the first pavilion was built above the Castle Spring, but already in 1809 the spring went underground and again broke through only 14 years later. Water from the spring has a beneficial effect on skeletal system, joints.

N4 Spring of Horni Zamecki "Upper Castle Spring" available for use only to guests of the Castle Lane. It is displayed higher, is not in the colonnade, but above it.

No. 13 Becherovka. The healing spring of Karlovy Vary No. 13 (38 ° C) is how the Czechs themselves jokingly call the local herbal liqueur Becherovka. It tones the body, improves general well-being and mood. There are several types of this drink with different specific tastes.

No. 14 Stephanie. Located near the Richmond Hotel, now no longer in operation. Unfortunately, after redevelopment and carrying water to the hotel with the implementation of related repair work, the spring simply dried up. It was effective in the treatment of the eyes, even their infectious diseases.

The use of all springs in Karlovy Vary is free. Most sources work around the clock.

• The course and dosage are prescribed by a spa doctor who has the appropriate qualifications.
• At the first morning intake, it is best to draw water around 5-6 o'clock in the morning, since in the early morning it is most enriched with geyser gases.
• Drink should be 30 minutes before meals, in small sips, slowly walking.
• For drinking it is allowed to use only special dishes, preferably made of glass, ceramics, porcelain.
• When drinking mineral waters, it is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages, smoking is also undesirable.

In order for the spa treatment to be really effective, it is advisable to get a consultation from a spa doctor who knows not only the resort, but also the features of each sanatorium, as well as all the nuances of the treatment itself.

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And what is the most intense, flowing from a depth of about 2,000 meters and its intensity reaches 1,500 liters per minute? Which of the sources is a fountain that spouts water to a height of 14 m and attracts the attention of all city guests? What kind of interesting idea, according to the laws of physics, was proposed to be used by the author of the project, the Viennese architect Omann, when opening the Lower Castle Spring?

Karlovy Vary thermal springs, exceptional in their chemical composition, are among the most effective mineral waters in the world. The most intense spring - "Vrzhidlo" - flows from a depth of about 2,000 meters and its intensity reaches 1,500 liters per minute. It is distinguished by absolute ecological cleanliness, which, unfortunately, most surface water does not currently have. Twelve Karlovy Vary springs are primarily used for drinking cures, the importance of which, even in the era of medical progress, is growing.

Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water is a complex, highly concentrated mixture of natural substances. It is not intended for permanent or unregulated use. In other words, you need to drink it after consulting a spa doctor.

The great experience of centuries and the expertise of recent decades have become proof of the remarkable preventive and therapeutic effects of Karlovy Vary springs, which are used specifically for the treatment of disorders of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and intestines. The drinking cure improves mainly the quality of the digestion processes and thereby ensures a sufficient supply nutrients rich in energy. Thanks to drinking treatment, absorption increases essential vitamins, enzymes and minerals. The treatment has a good effect on the basic metabolic processes, therefore it is used to treat diabetes, obesity, gout and high cholesterol in the blood.

A variety of toxic substances that occur during metabolism or that the human body takes in from the environment are better dissolved in the body due to drinking treatment and thus they can be better excreted together with stool, urine, sweat or breath. All these processes have a beneficial effect on the restoration of the body and on increasing its immunity. It is clear that drinking the water from the Karlovy Vary mineral springs is an essential part of the entire treatment. The external use of mineral water in various spa procedures further enhances the final effect of the spa treatment. On the basis of a medical examination, the spa doctor selects the source and determines the amount of mineral water and the duration of drinking it.

Sources

Thanks to the hot springs, Karpovy Vary's fame has spread all over the world. Of the approximately one hundred sources of different power, only 12 sources are used in drinking treatment. According to their chemical composition, mineral waters are the same and differ from each other only in temperature and carbon dioxide content. Therefore, each source has its own effect on the body. Springs with a lower temperature have laxative properties, with a higher temperature they have a calming effect, slow down the secretion of bile and gastric juice.

1.Vridio (Geyser) - Vrideini kolonada/Geysernaya 73.0°C 2,000 l/min
2. Spring of Charles IV - Trzni kolonada/Market 63.8°C 4.8 l/min
3. The lower castle spring - Zamecka kolonada / Zamkovaya is closed
4. Upper castle spring - Zamecka kolonada / Zamkovaya is closed
5. Market source - Trzni kolonada / Market 61.6 ° C 4.9 l / min
6. Mill spring Mlynska kolonada / Mill 52.7°С 4.5 l/min
7. Mermaid spring - Mlynska kolonada / Mill 60.1 ° С 4.8 l / min
8. Spring of Prince Vaclav Mlynska kolonada / Mill I: 63.7; II:60.4°C I: 4.2; II: 2.9 l/min
9. Libushin spring - Mlynska kolonada / Mill 59.6 ° С 3.1 l / min
10. Rock spring - near the Mill Colonnade 45.4°С2.0 l/min
11. Source of Freedom - gazebo near Lazne III 59.0°C 5.5 l/min
12. Garden spring - Military sanatorium 39.6 ° С 1.5 l / min

The temperature of the springs adapts to the average air temperature (+ - 3 °C) The springs are located on the colonnades: Vrideini kolonada is open daily 6-18.30. Free access to the springs at the Mill, Sadovaya, Torgovaya colonnades and the Freedom Pavilion. The castle springs colonnades are permanently closed.

A few words about the composition of Karlovy Vary thermal mineral water

The course of treatment is not recommended to be combined with alcohol or smoking. tobacco products. Passive inhalation of tobacco smoke is also harmful. The course should take place in a state of peace of mind and relaxation, without haste. It is recommended to repeat it at the frequency prescribed by the doctor.

In Karpovy Vary, water of the hydrochemical type Na-HCO3-SO4-CI comes to the surface. For the sake of completeness, we present the maximum temperature of thermal water that we have been able to measure, which is 73.4°C, and the total mineralization of the water, which is 6450 mg/l of solid soluble substances.

In addition to the main ions shown in the diagram, at complex analyzes about 30 cations and anions are usually isolated, then free substances (silicic and boric acids), gases (CO2 and H2S) and 16 more rare elements isolated during detailed analyzes. Thermal water in Karpovy Vary is not radioactive. Final classification: natural, medium-mineralized water of a hydrocarbon-sulphur-soda type with a high content of fluorides and silicic acid, hot, hypotonic.

Geyser

Source #1

Temperature 72.6 °C, CO2 content 400 mg/l, flow rate 2,000 l/min. Water for drinking treatment flows out in five spring vases on the Geyser Colonnade. At its original temperature, water enters vase A, and in other vases B and C it cools down to temperatures of 50°C and 30°C, respectively. The geyser has become not only a symbol of the largest Czech spa, but also its ever-pulsing heart. Probably everything that makes Karpovy Vary a resort depends on it - it supplies thermal water to the resort facilities of the city, gives carbon dioxide for baths, the main raw material for the production of geyser salt and the manufacture of souvenirs. Other Karlovy Vary springs are also dependent on the Geyser, representing, in fact, only branches extending from the main trunk. One of the sources of the Geyser is precisely a fountain that spouts water to a height of 14 m and attracts the attention of all the guests of our city.

The exits of the Geyser were known long before the foundation of the resort. This water protruded from the depths of the Earth - at the intersection of fractured bands in Karlovy Vary granite - at the lowest point of the valley, in the channel of the Tepla. At first, it was uselessly flowing with river water. Natural outcrops were overgrown with salt sediment, which, together with the erosive activity of the river, contributed to their constant change of place. Only the founding of the city and the need to use the springs became the impetus for the first capture of the Geyser. Initially, these grips were placed directly at the outlets of the water, in the channel of the Tepla. However, frequent floods forced a different decision - at the beginning of the 16th century, the source was caught on the right bank of the river.

Small wells drilled in a thick layer of geyser salt sediment, already just below the surface, usually ran into pressurized water, which was then diluted under its own pressure through a system of open gutters into the spa houses. Baths were taken there, and patients drank the healing water here. Relatively shallow wells - in 1980 there were only ten of them, and the deepest of them reached 8 meters below the level of the riverbed - were after 500 years on the basis positive results extensive geological exploration were supplemented by four oblique wells that caught water at a depth of 44-88 meters.

Spring of Charles IV

Source #2

Mineral water must not be used to water plants or pour it onto the floor of colonnaded spaces.

Temperature 60.5°C, CO2 content 448 mg/l, flow rate 4.4 l/min. An ancient legend tells that it was at this source that the founder of the resort, Emperor and King Charles IV, treated his sore legs. Above the source vase there is a memorial relief of Tserkler "Discovery of Karlovy Vary". From time immemorial, in the places of the current source there were outlets of thermal water - in the arcade of the old town hall. Only after its demolition could they be properly captured by the pits for the first time, but their power was not great. And only the construction of today's wooden colonnade gave the vase of this spring a certain place and included it in a number of sources intended for drinking cures.

When moving the stairs at the Pillar of the Plague in 1895, new springs were discovered flowing from under a 1-meter-thick aragonite bench. They were caught by two pits and led through pipes to the colonnade. However, their power gradually decreased, and already since the First World War, it became necessary to make an additional decision: water was brought here through pipes 85 m long from the nearest powerful source - Nizhny Zamkovy. While the holiday season lasted only five summer months, this decision was generally satisfactory. The water of the hot Zamkovy spring was cooled along the way to a pleasant temperature for drinking treatment. The situation worsened in connection with the adoption of a decision on a year-round treatment season - in winter, the water temperature dropped to 30°C.

Lower Castle Spring

Source #3

Permanently closed. It is located inside the Castle Colonnade, designed by the Viennese architect Omann. Behind the spring vase is a relief on sandstone, clearly depicting the "Spirit of the Springs". The colonnade and the spring got their name from a small hunting castle built at the behest of Charles IV. In the very center of the historical part of the spa, at the foot of the Castle Tower, one of the most famous Karlovy Vary springs emerges. The first information about him is dated 1769, but he appeared in these places even earlier. In the place of its exit, the children dug a small pool and bathed in it. warm water. It was greedily drunk by cows returning from pastures on the surrounding slopes. Even then, the source interested the doctors of the resort. IN cold winter 1784, when all drinking water froze, the water of the Castle spring was brought into a common reservoir. At the same time, Dr. D. Becher made a chemical analysis of it and made sure that it was identical to the analysis of the Geyser water.

At the insistence of visiting patients, the Castle Spring was first caught at the end of the 18th century. It was found that its water flows from a crack in granite that runs obliquely under the houses on the Castle Hill. But during the great failure of the Geyser in 1809, this source disappeared and, despite the great efforts spent on its search, was found only after 14 years. In 1911, a colonnade designed by the Viennese architect Omann was built here. Behind the spring vase there is a sandstone relief "Spirit of Springs". It was erroneously called Krakonos. Unfortunately, for a number of years the entire complex of the Castle Colonnade has been closed due to its emergency condition. During the new search for small Karlovy Vary springs, three wells were drilled near the Zamkovy spring. One of them captured at a depth of 31 meters an influx of water with a capacity of over 200 l / min. This is the highest power that was generally found at the Karlovy Vary springs.

Upper Castle Spring

Source #4

Permanently closed. Part of the thermal water from the pit of the Lower Castle Spring is carried to the very pavilion, placed over this "new" spring in 1912. When preparations were underway for the construction of the Castle Colonnade (1908), the then head of the source department, Robert Kampe, suggested that the author of the project, the Viennese architect Omann, use an interesting idea - to bring a small part of the water from the Lower Castle Spring a few meters higher. According to the laws of physics, a mixture of water and gas is lighter than water. As applied to this case, this means that the height of the exit of water under pressure depends on the amount of gaseous CO coming out of the well with water. Then, through a narrow tube from the source pit, water with a strong gas content and a rate of 1 l/min was brought to the pavilion of the Upper Castle Spring.

Karlovy Vary is not just a great place to relax, it is an amazing land with a huge number of healing springs that give their life-giving power to everyone who comes here.

Today there are more than 60 active springs in Karlovy Vary. For treatment, only a fifth of the total amount has been disbursed. Each source has its own water temperature, different carbon dioxide content and its own production capabilities. Each spring has a special water, which, thanks to its healing properties, has a positive effect on human body.

It is wrong to believe that the water of Karlovy Vary springs is suitable for drinking in unlimited quantities. This is not a simple "mineral water", it is water, which contains natural substances in high concentration, which should be consumed according to certain rules. The greatest power of water is manifested when its use occurs in the immediate vicinity of the source.

There is no other place in the world where healing waters can be found, in which minerals and microelements are close in composition to the formula of the human body. Therefore, water from the healing springs of Karlovy Vary is a unique opportunity to improve the body. Going on vacation to this resort town, you can have free access to all existing thermal springs 24 hours a day.

Natural geyser "Vrzhidlo"

A unique geyser with hot mineral water, its water rises up to 15 meters. Since the 16th century, many different buildings have been erected above the geyser. There were baroque buildings, empire colonnades, iron and wooden sheds. The last building was erected over the geyser in the 60s of the last century. The water of the Vrzhidlo geyser is used both for drinking and for bathing. All thanks to the high performance of the source - two thousand liters of healing moisture per minute. In the modern colonnade there are 5 more tanks, in which the water temperature ranges from 72 to 41 degrees. Each vacationer has the opportunity to try any of the five healing waters.

In the near future, a new tourist route will be opened for guests, and an exposition of minerals will appear on the surface.

It is no coincidence that the thermal spring "Vrzhidlo" ("Geyser") is called the "pulsating heart" of Karlovy Vary and the main symbol of the spa town. This water has the highest content of CO2 - up to 400 mg/l. and it is she who has absolute ecological cleanliness.

Near the source you can buy a lot of interesting, unusual souvenirs. For example, the famous Karlovy Vary rose. Each rose, and all other souvenirs, is dipped for several minutes in the Vrzhidlo mineral spring, and now we have a souvenir covered with an unusual, stone crust.

The famous spring of Charles IV

The legend, which everyone knows in Karlovy Vary, says that it was with the healing waters from this source that the legendary king Charles IV treated his sore feet. And not only the legs, but also the stomach, intestines and liver. Not without reason, it can be assumed that thanks to this source, its magical healing power, the city of Karlovy Vary was founded in the second half of the fourteenth century.

Today, the source is available to numerous guests of the city. Its water comes to the surface with a temperature of 64°C in a volume of 4.0 liters per minute, and the CO2 content reaches 400 mg/l.

How to drink the healing water of Karlovy Vary

Each mineral spring in Karlovy Vary is unique. In order to drink healing water, special mugs are used. Such mugs are sold everywhere, especially near the colonnades with healing water.

Life-giving water is poured into the purchased mug and drunk in small sips. At this time, be sure to constantly move around, and not stand still. It is this intake of water that has the most positive effect on the body of a person who wants to improve his health. A special therapeutic effect lies in the intake of hot mineral water.

The healing properties of water "formed" over the years. It takes a millennium for surface water to seep through the rocks down 2,000 meters. At this depth, water is heated by igneous rocks. Mineral water from the healing springs of Karlovy Vary is impeccable, environmentally friendly, because at the time of its "origination" human activity was not yet so active and dangerous to the environment.

Studies conducted since the end of the 18th century indicate that the quantitative composition of mineral elements in the water has not changed over such a long period. Each source has its own carbon dioxide content, mainly it depends on the temperature environment in which the waters are formed. The physiological effect of the ionic waters of Karlovy Vary is scientifically proven. There are no elements in the water that can harm the human body, so the waters from the Karlovy Vary springs do not cause side effects when used correctly.

The healing water of Karlovy Vary contains a complex set of basic mineral components and trace elements, which explains the high effect of hydrotherapy.

Karlovy Vary today is a popular resort where thousands of tourists from all over the world come every year. Especially a lot of tourists from Russia. Here, Russian is heard at almost every step, so a vacation in this city will not cause a language barrier and you can always find out how to get to any healing spring located on the territory of the resort town.

Karlovy Vary is an ancient city in the Czech Republic, which has been surprising visitors for many centuries with the exquisite beauty of architecture, rich history and the hospitality of hospitable residents. But main feature of this resort town are healing springs, which have long gained great fame throughout Europe. Actually, thanks to these sources, the city began to actively develop in the recreational direction.

The total number of healing springs in Karlovy Vary is seventy-nine, but only thirteen of them have been developed. Magic water is used mainly for drinking courses, after which the state of human health improves markedly. Bathing in thermal waters, irrigation with the help of intestines, rinsing and other procedures also have a beneficial effect on the body.

The composition of mineral water spouting from different springs is very close, but it still affects the human body in different ways. The type of exposure largely depends on the temperature of the water and the content of carbon dioxide in it. For example, cold springs have a mild laxative effect, while water at a higher temperature slows down the secretion of gastric juice and bile. The chemical composition of water in Karlovy Vary includes such elements as magnesium, calcium, potassium, lithium, bromine and many other substances useful for the body.

Each Karlovy Vary spring has its own interesting story, and the water from it is its own special use. The most powerful and most famous of all is

Source #1- Vrzhidlo, or, as it is also called, Geyser.

The flow of water in it originates at a depth of 2000 meters, and the height of the jet is about 12 meters. Ecologically clean water from this source, the temperature of which is 72 degrees, is used for both drinking and bathing.

The healing power of the Geyser is not only in drinking, but also in bathing

The Vřídlo Colonnade contains five tanks with water rising to the surface, and access to it is open to everyone from 6:00 to 19:00.

Source #2 with a water temperature of 64°C is called the “Spring of Charles IV”, and an old legend is associated with it.

According to it, back in the 14th century, Emperor Charles IV washed his feet here, after which he decided to build a resort on this site. Above the spring there is even a carved picture depicting the discovery of Karlovy Vary.

The third and fourth springs - “Lower Castle” (55 °C) and “Upper Castle” (50 °C), in fact, are one key, the water from which is supplied to two different vases.

But due to the different heights, the water in them differs in temperature and CO2 content. Together, these two sources make up the Castle Colonnade, which, after a large-scale reconstruction in 2001, is open to visitors.

Source #5 also known as "Market", and the water in it has a temperature of about 62 °C.

The spring was discovered in 1838, but since then it has disappeared and reappeared several times. After drilling new wells, the last of which reached a depth of 38 meters, the water stopped disappearing from here.

The sixth source of healing water (56 °C) is Melnichny, and its miraculous properties have been known to people since the 16th century.

It is the local water that the Mattoni company bottles and exports to many countries of the world.

"Rusalkin source"(60°C) is the seventh of those mastered here. Previously, it was the most popular meeting place for vacationers, and this is not surprising, because the pavilion erected here was the first such building in Karlovy Vary.

« Spring of Prince Wenceslas » (65°C) at number 8 was found in 1784. Water from it hit a height of up to 4 meters, so this source is compared with the Geyser in terms of power. Among other sources, this one is the only one that has access to two vases.

The ninth source "Source of Libush", with a water temperature of about 62°C.

In city chronicles, it was first mentioned in the 18th century, but it began to be actively used after the construction of the Mlynskaya colonnade, to which it belongs. It used to be called the source of the Elizabethan roses.

"Rock Spring" with a water temperature of 48 ° C - the tenth in a row. They found it right in the bed of the Tepla River, and in 1845 they brought it to the shore not far from the Mlynskaya colonnade.

Eleventh source - "Source of Freedom"(60°C) - was discovered by chance when laying the sanatorium in 1865. The gazebo built over it is protected by the state as a valuable historical object.

Source No. 12 - "Garden", the water temperature in it reaches 39°C. This spring is especially popular with spa patients, as it has a very high content of carbon dioxide - 900 mg/l.

And last, the thirteenth spring is called "Stefania".

He was recognized as usable only in 1998, so he is quite young compared to others. The place where the mineral water comes to the surface is surrounded by a beautiful white gazebo, stylized antique.

Use of all sources is completely free, so that everyone has the opportunity to collect healing water.

Naturally, before this, it is necessary to consult with doctors so that the course of drinking really benefits your body.

Even in the last century, medicine did not have such a large number of medicines and diagnostic devices as it does today. But people got sick before, and they were treated, but in a completely different way. One of the most popular methods of treating many diseases and, of course, the most pleasant were and remain healing mineral springs, which are found in almost any country.

The history of the famous resort

One of the oldest spas, known since the 13th century, is the Czech city of Karlovy Vary. Charming resort town rich history. Located in the center of Europe, it has survived numerous wars, epidemics, fires and floods. But the fame of unique mineral water springs remained unchanged. It was thanks to them that the city became a resort and received that unique architectural appearance that can be seen today.

At the end of the nineteenth century, active construction of spa buildings began. At this time, the Mill and Geyser colonnades, the theater, the Imperial hydropathic, and the Imperial Hotel were built. The railway connected the resort with European cities, which significantly increased the influx of tourists.

Simultaneously with the construction, balneological science also developed rapidly. Many well-known physicians and scientists worked in Karlovy Vary, improving and scientifically substantiating the methods of water treatment. The result of this activity was a complex method of treatment that combines bathing, drinking water directly from the source and walking in the fresh air.

Sights of Karlovy Vary

There are many interesting sights in the vicinity of Karlovy Vary. The famous Moser glass factory and museum, founded in the 19th century by the engraver and businessman Moser, provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the glass production process, to see the work of glass blowers up close. The museum presents a unique exposition of the products of the plant for the entire time of its existence.

The Orthodox Church of Peter and Paul, which is located at the foot of the mountains, is one of the most noticeable and beautiful sights of the city. The church was built in the style of Russian architecture of the 17th century and decorates the city very much.

Not far from Karlovy Vary there is an old Gothic castle-fortress Becov nad Teplu. The fortress, founded in the 13th century, is located on a rocky promontory. Over time, the military significance of the fortress was lost and it was turned into a Renaissance palace, which has survived to this day.

Not far from Karlovy Vary lies beautiful Prague. You can go to the capital on a tour, see the amazing Old city, Church of St. Vitus, ride on a steamboat along the Vltava. And directly in Karlovy Vary it is good to be treated and at the same time relax.

Healing springs that bring health

Karlovy Vary is an ideal place to relax and treat various ailments, from digestive problems to paralysis due to its mineral waters. Nature has prepared an ideal resort and clinic, which mankind has learned to use correctly.

Interesting:

The waters in this wonderful place under pressure pass from the bowels of the earth through several layers of minerals and absorb everything. healing properties, coming to the surface already curative.

Waters from different sources are aimed at treating various ailments:

• some help people restore the musculoskeletal system, damaged as a result of illness or injury;
• others treat kidney diseases by flushing out stones and strengthening tissues, regulate sugar in diabetics and have a beneficial effect on the pancreas;
• still others treat the entire digestive system, from the mouth to the intestines.

The very air in this wonderful place helps people recover, it is fresh and clean, you want to breathe and breathe. The city is surrounded by mountains, next to a small river Tepla - hence the purity of the air.

How to drink mineral water: basic rules

Do not rush headlong into mineral springs and drink water excitedly. Any medicine in large doses is a poison. For example, in the Middle Ages, people spent 10 hours in baths with such water, as a result, the skin corroded into many microscopic cracks and the water supposedly washed away all ailments through them. Imagine how painful such a procedure was.

Everything is more human these days. After the examination, the doctor will assign you a specific source and give you its number, since the water in the sources is different due to the balance of gases, temperature and chemical components. You need to use water immediately after you have taken it from the source into a special cup that has a spout. No need to wait for the moment when the water cools down or stops smelling. Water brings maximum benefit if it is in the form in which it comes from the source, that is, with high temperature and bad smell.

At a time, you need to drink no more than half a glass half an hour before a meal. You will be convinced of the benefits for the digestive system right away. If you drink more, the water will work so well that you will have to quickly look for a toilet room, which, by the way, is next to each source.

In the process of drinking healing waters, doctors recommend moving, especially for this, gazebos and colonnades are installed next to the springs in order to walk between them.

There are 12 springs in Karlovy Vary. Vrzhidlo is the most powerful source. It hits from a depth of more than two thousand meters and brings one and a half tons of water every minute.

The treatment lasts about three weeks, but usually tourists come for two. But even during this time, the body manages to cleanse itself, stock up on the necessary minerals, and normalize metabolism. Treatment is relatively inexpensive, it all depends on the sanatorium in which you settled.

Leisure activities include walking, playing tennis and golf. This is a resort for treatment, not entertainment. Hiking abounds in a huge number of routes. Communicating with spa guests over a glass of Becherovka, you will not even notice how all the paths have passed and you will have to start over.