Různé typy minerálních pramenů v České republice

Abstract

In the submitted thesis is an elaborate overview of different types of mineral springs in the Czech Republic. Use of mineral springs has a very long tradition of in the Czech Republic and nowadays we can find around 40 spa resorts that are amongst the main dominants country. These cities are not only used for their healing mineral springs, but also also very frequented from a touristic viewpoint. The first part thesis is focused on the hydrological and climatic conditions of the Czech Republic with an addition of geology and geomorphology. The second part deals with the hydrogeology of the area: it describes various types of mineral springs, their occurrence and their characteristics. The third part deals with the occurrence of significant areas of mineral waters in Bohemia and Moravia. It includes the history of balneology , its definition and significance, and last but not least a selection of more significant spa towns. The last section is committed to a tour itinerary for a three-day tour through the spa towns of Moravia and Silesia including cultural and technical monuments in the area. The last part contains my own photographs in color.