Diana Funicular Railway

Karlovy Vary


Just beside (to the north of) the Grandhotel Pupp, a narrow alley leads to the bottom station of the Diana Funicular Railway, which climbs 166m to great views from the Diana Lookout Tower. Departures are every 15 minutes. It's a pleasant walk back down through the forest.


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1. Karlovy Vary Museum

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The Karlovy Vary Museum has extensive exhibits on the town's development as a spa resort, Czech glasswork and the region's natural history.

2. Diana Lookout Tower

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3. Hot Spring Colonnade

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4. Church of Mary Magdalene

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5. Market Colonnade

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6. Church of Sts Peter & Paul

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7. Mill Colonnade

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8. Park Colonnade

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