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Get ready for a year full of surprises, movement, and transformation! In 2025, Karlovy Vary will commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of the city's most significant figures – Med. Dr. David Becher (February 19, 1725 – February 5, 1792). This brilliant physician and balneologist, known as the "Hippocrates of Karlovy Vary", significantly influenced modern spa treatment and left an indelible mark on the city's history.
Local institutions and organizations will take part in the celebrations, connecting the rich legacy of this extraordinary personality with the present. The events are designed to engage both Karlovy Vary residents and visitors. You can look forward to unusual backdrops for traditional events as well as entirely new projects that will immerse you in the action and offer unique experiences.
Who are we celebrating?
On February 19, 300 years ago, David Josef Becher was born – a physician, balneologist, scholar, patron, philanthropist, and a “noble man worthy of sincere and unfeigned praise,” as inscribed on his tombstone. A man with an extraordinary education for his time and a vision that even the greatest scholars of his era would envy. Progressive and enterprising, his balneological work laid the foundation for modern spa treatment and the construction of key spa buildings.
He was also a generous patron who supported Karlovy Vary's culture and the establishment of its main school. His charity towards the poor and disadvantaged was widely known, as reflected in his generous will.
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Dates
| 1. 1. 2025 to 31. 12. 2025 |
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