Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I will take you to one of the most beautiful Czech spas, the picturesque town of Podebrady.
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Located in the central part of the country on the River Elbe, just some 50 km (30 mi) outside Prague, Podebrady is a little historic town with a population of approximately 14,000.
The origin of the town dates back to the medieval times – a stone castle was built on the site of Podebrady as early as in the 13th century but it was not until 1472 when the town was given the official status of the town from the king.
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Several centuries later, numerous springs and healing mineral waters were discovered in Podebrady, which resulted in opening a spa in the town. The spa became very popular soon, attracting visitors from all parts of the country as well as from foreign countries, most notably Germany, Austria, Russia and even the U.S.
However, it is not just the spa that Podebrady has to offer to its visitors. The town is also famous for beautiful architecture. It is dominated by the majestic Podebrady Chateau but there are many other important historic buildings, impressive English-style parks and interesting landmarks in the town.
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