Karlovy Vary - Mill Colonnade
The largest Karlovy Vary colonnade
A total of five mineral springs spring up in the interior of the largest colonnade in Karlovy Vary: Mlýnský spring, Rusalka spring, Prince Václav's spring, Libuše spring and Skalní spring.
Mill Colonnade
Today's pseudo-Renaissance stone colonnade was built in the years 1871 – 1881 according to the project of the excellent Czech architect Josef Zítek. The ceremonial opening of the Mill Colonnade took place as part of the beginning of the spa season on June 5, 1881. The attic of the colonnade is complemented by twelve sandstone allegorical sculptures by sculptors Alfred Schreiber and Karel Wilfert, representing the individual months of the year.
Mill Colonnade
The largest Karlovy Vary colonnade covers a total of five mineral springs.
Mill Colonnade
Mill spring, Rusalka spring, Prince Václav spring, Libuše spring and Skalní spring.
Mill Colonnade
Detail of the promenade hall using the Corinthian order with a total of 124 columns. The hall is topped by a coffered ceiling. The ceiling carries a large upper viewing promenade terrace.
Mill Colonnade
Detail of the decoration of the Mill Colonnade
Mill Colonnade
Detail of the clock on the Mill Colonnade.
Mill Colonnade
Detail of the Mill Colonnade – during the spa season, various events are held at the Mill Colonnade, such as the creation of sand sculptures.
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