One of Europe's most famous spa resorts, a vacation destination for royalty and nobility since the 14th century. The town is built along a river and nestled in mountains, with soft-colored classical buildings winding along the Teplá River, exuding a strong European romantic atmosphere. There are more than a dozen natural hot spring colonnades in the town, where visitors can taste the spring water with traditional spa cups, experiencing a unique hot spring culture. It is also famous for its crystal craftsmanship, spa wafers, and film festival. Quiet and elegant, it is one of the most charming towns in the Czech Republic.
