KARLOVY VARY


Meaning of KARLOVY VARY in English

German Karlsbad or Carlsbad

City (pop., 2001 prelim.: 53,857), western Czech Republic.

A health resort with sulfur springs, it was developed in 1358 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV . The Carlsbad Decrees were drawn up there in 1819.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.