Učivo (téma): Spa towns in the Czech Republic

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1 Označení materiálu: VY_22_INOVACE_AJ_E_51 Autor: Jana Řehořová Tematický celek: Czech history Učivo (téma): Spa towns in the Czech Republic

2 Stručná charakteristika Prezentace slouží jak pro potřeby E-twinningového projektu, tak i pro běžnou výuku v hodinách angličtiny. Cílem materiálu je seznámit zahraniční účastníky projektu se slavnými českými lázeňskými městy. Vytvořeno v dubnu 2013.

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4 Obr. 1 Karlovy Vary The town of Karlovy Vary is located in the western part of the Czech Republic at the confluence of the rivers Teplá and Ohře, about 120 km from Prague. It is the largest and most famous spa town in the Czech Republic. Obr. 2

5 History of this town The town was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV. According to a legend, the emperor had it built soon after the accidental discovery of thermal springs by his hunting companions. The spa enjoyed the favour of many noble families and wealthy townsmen already in the 16th century. Due to the series of natural disasters only a few buildings from that time have survived. Most of the landmarks originated from the 18th and 19th centuries when the town experienced its golden days. Obr. 3

6 Spa Karlovy Vary Since the town s foundation the Karlsbad spa treatments have been gradually developing and improving to these days. The treatment helps to cure the patients who are mainly suffering from: diseases of the digestive tract metabolic disorders diabetes gout obesity periodontitis locomotor system diseases diseases of liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract conditions after oncological diseases neurological diseases

7 Spa Karlovy Vary The Karlovy Vary spa therapies include many curative treatments. The treatments use both the centuries-proven thermal baths and drinking cures, as well as modern methods, such as cryotherapy, floating, laser therapy, etc. The classic spa treatments and wellness as well can be enjoyed in the Karlovy Vary sanatoriums and spa hotels. We recommend: Hotel Imperial and Spa Resort Sanssouci Obr. 4

8 Obr. 5 Mariánské lázně Mariánské Lázně or Marienbad is a spa town in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. The town, surrounded by green mountains, is a mosaic of parks and noble houses. Most of its buildings come from the town's Golden Era in the second half of the 19th century when many celebrities and top European rulers came to enjoy the curative carbon dioxide springs. Obr. 6

9 Mineral springs and colonnades The top attraction of the town is its 100 mineral springs (53 of them are tapped) with high carbon dioxide content and often also higher iron content, both in the town itself and its surroundings. Křížový pramen (Cross Spring) is the most famous spring of Mariánské lázně. A monumental pavilion with a cupola bearing a patriarchal cross and 72 Ionic columns was built over the spring in Today's concrete building is a copy from Rudolfův pramen (Rudolph's Spring) with a wooden pavilion built over the spring, some water is tapped and piped to the nearby colonnade and some is bottled. Its water is low-mineralized with high calcium content and has been used to cure urinary problems.

10 Mariánské lázně today Nowadays the town lives again with spa industry and tourism. Among other economical branches are agriculture, forestry and food-processing industry. The spa industry is also a domain of education 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague opened university bachelor studies branch physiotherapy and balneology in Mariánské Lázně. Doctors of the company Marienbad Kur & Spa Hotels Léčebné lázně Mariánské Lázně a.s. also take part in teaching and specialised preparation for students. Mariánské Lázně is situated directly on the railway and road route Plzeň Cheb, which enables good connections with the world.

11 Obr. 7 Luhačovice Luhačovice is a spa town in the Zlín Region, Moravia, Czech Republic. It occupies a valley, whose elevation is a minimum of 250 m above sea level. Obr. 8

12 Spa Luhačovice Treated in Luhačovice: - illnesses of the respiratory tract digestive organs metabolic dysfunction and dysfunctions of the kinetic organs Spa treatment rests on the use of natural treatment sources in combination with the most modern treatment and rehabilitation methods. Among others, treatment methods include drink Therapy, inhalation, bathing in natural mineral water - hydrotherapeutic procedures, classic, reflexive and subaquatic massages

13 TASKS FOR STUDENTS 1. Find on the map of the Czech Republic famous spa towns! 2. Which is the largest and the most famous spa town in CR? 3. When was it founded? What do they treat there? 4. Which are the most famous mineral springs in Mariánské lázně? 5. Talk about Luhačovice spa resort!

14 SOLUTIONS 1. In western part of the CR. 2. Karlovy Vary 3. It was founded in the time of Charles IV. in the 14th century. Especially diseases of the digestive tract, metabolic disorders and diabetes are treated there. 4. Mineral springs are called Cross Spring and Rudolph s Spring. 5. Students own answers.

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