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Entertainment
THE
THEATRE
TRE
MĚSTSKÉ DIVADLO
the website for musical and theatrical performances.
KINO SLAVIA
CINEMA
lywood films.
WORTH A DETOUR: THE 'THIRD SPA' OF FRANTIŠKOVY LÁZNĚ
When people talk of western Bohemia's spas, it's usually only the two big ones
that are mentioned: Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně. There is, however, a
third spa town, Františkovy Lázně (frantish-kovee
lahz
-nyeh), that's worth the
relatively short hop from Mariánské Lázně if you're in the area and have an extra
day to spend.
Indeed, with its buttery veneer of yellow paint, well-tended parklands with
statues and springs, and spa patients and tourists walking around unbearably
s…l…o…w…l…y, Františkovy Lázně may better fulfil your expectations of what
a real spa town should look like.
Beethoven and Goethe were Františkovy Lázně's most famous guests, but
with the spa best known for the treatment of female infertility, they were more
likely drawn by a lively cafe society. Today, the sidewalk cafes are relaxingly
soporific, and late-night action is sound asleep. So, make your visit here just for
a sleepy day.
The
Town Information Centre
(Městské Informační Centrum;
354 543 162;
www.frantiskolazensko.cz
; Americká 2;
8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm Sat & Sun)
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