Mariánské Lázně
Mariánské Lázně is the second largest Czech spa, which is very rich in mineral springs. There are forty springs within the area and one hundred in the immediate vicinity. The land consisting of today's spa belonged to the Premonstrate Monastery of Teplá, whose abbot K. K. Reitenberger launched the construction of the original baths early in the 19th century, as envisioned by the monastery doctor J. J Nehr. According to the grandiose designs of the architect V. Skalník, terrain transformations were carried out, and parks were created. Today these, together with the numerous springs, represent the essential features of the town. In 1866, Mariánské Lázně was declared a city and by the beginning of the 20th century ranked among the most important spa centers in Europe.
Royal Golf Club Mariánské Lázně
In 1905, Edward VII, the English King, ceremonially opened the oldest golf course within the territory of the Czech Republic. The course was built in the fashion of Scottish and Irish park courses of the time. The beautiful scenery of a full-grown forest park, the gently undulated ground and the fresh air by virtue of the higher altitude make the game in Royal Golf Club Mariánské Lázně a real pleasure. A clubhouse in English style gives the atmosphere finishing touches.In 2003, the club was awarded a royal title by Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of historical relations of the British royal family and Mariánské Lázně.
The pseudo-Baroque cast-iron Colonnade from 1889 is the main promenade of the spa and an important architectural monument. The water from the Cross, Caroline's and Rudolph's Springs is piped to the Colonnade for the drinking cures. The Singing Fountain, located in front of the Colonnade, also captures the attention of visitors. The Ferdinand's, Forest and Ambrose's Springs are among the best known springs in Mariánské Lázně.
The spa pavilions were mostly built in the classicist and neo-Renaissance style, while most of the buildings in the spa district of the town bear the imprints of the Art Nouveau style. The Church of the Assumption rises next to the Colonnade. The Russian Church of St. Vladimir and the Anglican Church are located behind the Main Avenue, in the western part of the town.
Curiosity: The Singing Fountain in front of the main colonnade performs every odd hour to the accompaniment of music, and at 9 and 10 p.m. with a light show.
Source: marianskelazne.cz
