Mill Colonnade
Mlýnská kolonáda
Karlovy Vary's most magnificent spa colonnade: 124 Corinthian columns support a Neo-Renaissance arcade, and five drinkable mineral springs flow inside.
The Mill Colonnade was designed by Josef Zítek, architect of the National Theatre in Prague, and completed between 1871 and 1881. It stretches 132 meters, and statues representing the twelve months of the year stand along its roof balustrade. Inside are five springs, including the Mill Spring, the Russalka Spring and the Freedom Spring, with water temperatures of about 50-60°C. Visitors can sip the water for free using a spa cup, a porcelain cup with a straw-like spout that is sold in local shops. The water tastes salty with a hint of rust, so it is best not to drink too much at first. The colonnade is open all day and free to enter. It is the hub of any stroll through the spa district.
Opening hours
Open all day (spring about 6:00am–6:30pm)
Nearby sights
- Market Colonnade
- Deer Jump (Jelení skok)
- Hot Spring Colonnade (Vřídlo)
- Church of St. Mary Magdalene
- Park Colonnade
- Hotel Thermal & Outdoor Thermal Pool
- Grandhotel Pupp
- Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter and Paul