The Czech Republic is famous for its fine crystal glassware, which travelers can admire, learn about, and purchase at Karlovy Vary’s Moser Glassworks. Founded in 1857, the glassworks produces a range of decorative and practical glass pieces using environmentally friendly techniques. Visitors can tour the museum and shop for fine glassware at the Moser Glassworks.More
Located 2 hours outside of Prague, Karlovy Vary (also known as Carlsbad is a charming spa town in the Czech Republic. Its spacious streets are lined with classical-style colonnades and colorfully painted buildings and the town is surrounded by green forest. Visitors come to drink the restorative spa waters and enjoy the countryside.More
Pilsner isn’t the Czech Republic’s only alcoholic claim to fame: A herbal liqueur called Becherovka is another popular tipple. Becherovka originated in the spa town of Karlovy Vary as a medicinal drink that complemented the therapeutic spa waters. Now, the Jan Becher Museum tells the liqueur’s 200-plus-year history and allows visitors to sample Becherovka.More
The Jan Becher Museum is dedicated to one of the Czech Republic's most beloved drinks, Becherovka. Visitors can learn about the beverage, tour the distillery and the original cellars, and sample this herbal liqueur that has been produced for centuries. It’s made from a secret recipe based on more than 20 types of herbs and spices.More