Our ‘hometown’ city of Karlovy Vary (KV) is set on the banks of the Tepla and Ohre rivers, with spectacular hotels and century old architecture. Karlovy Vary means “Charles’ Bath” and was so-named after Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, who founded the city in 1370.

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The town is now a thriving spa and wellness resort and a growing center of commerce. (To read more about Karlovy Vary please click on the link to visit the website for the Karlovy Vary Tourist Office. 

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‘Quick facts’ about Karlovy Vary include:

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• Population of 50,000;

• Primarily Czech speaking with Russian widely spoken;

• More than 144 spa hotels and resorts, restaurants, recreation centers and shops;

• Only 90 minutes from Prague and the Prague International Airport;

• Connected to the European rail system.

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To see more of what KV has to offer, watch this short video from the Karlovy Vary Tourist Office.

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We hope to welcome you to our home away from home on March 14th at CIMUN 2019!