# Teplice

Teplice ("taeplitse") is a city in North Bohemia, Czech Republic. Teplice is known for its thermal spas, which are particularly popular with visitors from the Middle East. The historic city centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

## Understand

The thermal mineral springs were mentioned first in 1154, which makes the spa the oldest in the country and Central Europe. The Pravřídlo spring reaches a temperature of 41 °C. The spa focuses on treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nervous system diseases, and vascular diseases.

## Get in

Teplice is 72 km (45 mi) northwest of Prague.

### By train

* 50.64624513.8295561 Teplice train station.

## See

* 50.63722213.8266671 Teplice Castle. The main landmark of the city houses a regional museum with historic castle interiors and a library. In the inner courtyard of the castle, there is a unique Romanesque exposition with the remains of Queen Judith and the remains of a Romanesque basilica with a rarely preserved Romanesque crypt. Adjoining the castle is a large castle garden. (updated Dec 2024)
* 50.63766513.8270952 Church of St. John the Baptist (Děkanský kostel sv. Jana Křtitele). Built in 1703. During the summer, the observation tower with a view of the city cent is also accessible. Regular church services and church music concerts are held in the church. (updated Nov 2018)
* 50.6374813.826373 Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Chrám Povýšení svatého Kříže), Zámecké náměstí no. 517/14 (Castle Square). Built in 1549 - 1586 in a late Gothic or early Renaissance style. (updated Dec 2024)
* 50.641713.83034 Church of Saint Bartholomew (Kostel svatého Bartoloměje). The neo-Gothic church was built in 1884 for German population of Lutheran faith. After their expulsion, the church changed owners several times and ceased to serve its purpose. Today it is conserved as a cultural monument and there are expositions concerning the history of the Jewish community in Teplice, and other. (updated Dec 2024)
* 50.63848613.8605085 Doubravka Castle (Doubravská hora). A castle ruin located in Trnovany part of Teplice. It was built in 1483 and conquered in 1639 during the Thirty Years' War. The castle began to serve as a destination for walks and in the 19th century, a restaurant and the neo-Gothic extension were built. Today there is a restaurant and a private lookout tower. (updated Dec 2024)

## Do

* The opening of the spa season is an annual three-day celebration with a rich cultural programme.
* 50.64010413.8281031 Krušnohorské Theatre. Built in 1921–1924, it is the city's main venue for operas and plays. (updated Dec 2024)
* FK Teplice. Football Club play their matches at Na Stinadlech stadium. They play in the Gambrinus League, the top league in the Czech republic, and have also qualified for European competition several times. (updated Dec 2024)

## Buy

* 50.662213.86451 Olympia, Srbická 464. 07:00 - 22:00. Shopping centre.

## Drink

* 50.6608513.845181 Musicclub BUNKR, Krušnohorská 1631. Friday - Saturday from 21:00 - 05:00.

## Sleep

* 50.6461613.832561 Hotel & Restauraci Zlatý Kříž, Masarykova 43, ☏ +420 417 531 343. Hotel with a restaurant and rooms with en-suite, satellite TV, and internet connection. Beside the restaurant terrace a children's playground is available. Carpark is also available. single: 745Kč, double: 1 300Kč, children under 2 for free.

## Go next

* Děčín
* Liberec — nestled in the Jizerske Hory, at the foot of the Jested.
* Litvínov
* Nové Město pod Smrkem
* Terezin