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Podebrady is one of the cutest towns in the Czech Republic and is about 1-2 hours drive (50 km away) from the capital of the country, Prague. The town is a small spa paradise and you can easily reach Prague by high-speed train. You can make a quick start to your trip by visiting Libice nad Cidlinou the birthplace of St. Adalbert which is about 4 km south of the town center. You can take the high speed train from Hradec Kralove to the Castle Karlova Koruna in Chlumec nad Cidlinou which is a magnificent baroque castle. Podebrady is one of the places where you can experience the culture of Central Europe in the best way, so do not forget to visit the luxurious SPA centers and thermal springs in Podebrady.

The thermal spas of Podebrady which is about 189 meters above sea level are most commonly associated with cardiovascular disorders, diabetes and is good for discomforts and so on. The springs with high carbon dioxide, magnesium and calcium content have positive effects in the treatment of many disorders and if you want to stay in the vicinity of Podebrady spas you can search for thermal hotels. The town was founded in 1224 as a fort on the Elbe River and was granted town status by the King George of Podebrady. The town which became a SPA center in the 20th century manages to admaze everyone with its lush plains, tranquil atmosphere and the cultural and artistic events it hosts. It is possible to say that Prerov nad Labem and the ancient town of Nymburk are the most visited places in the region. For more than a century Podebrady is one of the most important Czech SPA cities and Podebrady continues to be the center of attention for thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its favorable weather and calm atmosphere. Podebrady mineral spas are famous for treatment of the heart, circulatory system, heart and blood vessels, metabolic disorders, etc and is known to treat diseases successfully. You can spend any amont of time in Podebrady, where it has gave healing to many patients, including the first president of Czechoslovakia Tomas Garrigue Masaryk. Also you can have chocolate, honey or caramel bath, in addition to a salt water bath, hot stone massage, Thai massage etc, which are all services that you can benefit from.

In addition to tennis courts, mini golf and a swimming pool, we recommend that you spend at least half a day in the activity center called Golf Club Podebrady on the Elbe lowlands, which as well as has yachting, horse riding and an 18-hole golf course. Elbe's impressive gothic cathedral, historic railways, tremendous views and the water park will be one of the unforgettable tours of Podebrady. The most highly valued landmark in Kolin is the Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholmew. The work of the renowned architect Petr Parler, who also worked on the construction of the Cathedral St. Vitus in Prague Castle. The belfry of Kolin Cathedral is open to the public and serves as an observation point. The picturesque Karlov Square where to town hall is located and in addition to the Gothic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with its belfry the ruins of Prachovna Castle and the surrounding churches are definitely worth seeing. After seeing the Renaissance synagogue era arcades that had devastation in the 14th century that surround the citys central town square, you can visit the Kolin City Art Gallery and museums which is in the old rehearsal hall of the Municipal Theater. In particular we recommend that you visit the vila house which houses a Museum which is dedicated and exhibites the composer Antonin Dvorak.

If you are traveling with your children, you can enjoy a variety of water activities in Kolin at the huge waterpark. You can tour along the Elbe River with the boat Kolinea which is berthed on Kmochova Island. Several places in the area commemorate the Battle of Kolin in 1757 between Austria and Prussia. A historical monument on a hill near to the village of Krechor was built on the site where the main part of the battle took place. You can discover and explore the mysterious underground world of the Sedlec Ossuary in the suburb of Kutna Hora and you will find the opportunity to see the gothic chapel of medieval history close to Kutna Hora, which is decorated by 40,000 human skeletons and reminds you of the impermanence of human life and the existence of death. Vinne sklepy Kutna Hora is also known as the Wine Cellars of Kutna Hora and dates back to the year 1101 and today welcomes visitors as a popular wine route where professional training sessions and wine tasting events take place.