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A spa town in the west of the country, Karlovy Vary is famous for its mineral springs, elegant buildings, and film festival. You can relax in one of the many thermal baths, enjoy a walk along the colonnades, or visit the glass museum. You can take a direct train from Prague to Karlovy Vary in about two hours.