Yakhimov is a very small, but very famous town of the Czech Republic, the population of which is about three thousand people. It is located not far from the as well as the famous resort of Karlvy Vary, just 17 kilometers away. After living in megalopolis, tourists seem to stay in Yakhimov, actually, as in the Czech itself, very calm and sufficiently measured, walks pass without any rush, and rest allows you to get true pleasure.
But back in the distant 1510, there was also not exactly the usual terrain here, because the deposits of silver were found on its territory, thanks to which the first silver coins were later minted here. Later here appeared the village called Tal, and in 1520, Ludwig II assigned him the title of a free city. Created coins were called thalers, as a result, the name - the dollar appeared.
The city's historical history was not so smooth, because with the onset of the thirty-year war, the city fell into decay, many historical monuments were destroyed and burned, so the subsequent development of the city began to start only in the 19th century.
Mine and factories began to be built in Yakhimov, which began to produce uranium, nickel and bismuth. Appeared in the city and tobacco factory, which provided the work of a fairly large number of women. Surprisingly, at this time, the mines of the city are the only uranium hotels in the world. And only in 1864, a powerful underground source, which subsequently floods most of the mines in the mine. But after its detection, no one else guess the healing properties of water.
And only in 1895, the commodity claws sent to the Paris to Paris Curie's spouses, they managed to open the healing properties of water, as well as to open an unknown element-radium at that time, for which the spouses were awarded the Nobel Prize. In addition to spouse Curi, Dr. Becquer investigated the impact of radioactive radiation on the body, the results of which significantly influenced the city of Yakhimov, as the resort of world importance.
It is the healing properties of water that significantly influenced the development of the city and entered his name in the notepad of world history. To date, all mines on the territory of Yakhimov are closed, except for the minimum minimum mine, where healing mineral water is mined to this day.
The resort is an amazing place that has gained its fame due to the detection of the world's largest natural source with radon mineral water in its territory, which still contains such rare elements as molybdenum, Berry and Titan. In addition, water contains iron cations, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, due to which it became possible to treat patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system of varying degrees of complexity and etiology.
Today, four sources are used for the resort:
Begoing source - aquifer 300 l / min, water temperature 36 ° C, 10kbq / l radon content.
Curie source - aquifer 30 l / min, water temperature 29 ° C, radon content 5kbq / l.
Curie source 1 - aquifension 30 l / min, water temperature 29 ° C, radon content 11kbq / l.
The source of agricults is 10 l / min, water temperature is 29 ° C, the content of radon 20kbq / l.
These amazing sources attract not only tourists, but also people who suffer from these diseases. Considering that the duration of radon baths lasts only 20 minutes, and after the course of treatment, an amazing effect is achieved, Yakhimov is really not only a popular resort, but also vital, for a very large number of people.
After the procedures, people can enjoy walks and sightseeing of the city's sights, because Yakhimova has a rich history, and there is a sufficient number of tourist interesting objects on its territory, which must be visited. This is the temple of St. Yakhima, the Royal Mint, Museum of Mining Open Sky, Castle, Schlink, Latin School Library, Hospital Church, Salt Caves, and Other.
Tourists, travelers, as well as health patients there is a unique opportunity to walk around the neighborhoods of the city, as well as on pedestrian forest paths, because the territory of the city is surrounded by the amazing forests with the purest air, which has a charitable effect on the body.
For lovers of outdoor activities and entertainment, Yakhimov has everything necessary, because there are tennis courts, mini-golf, well-equipped fitness centers. On the territory of the city there is a large number of restaurants, cafes and small eaters, which are offered to get acquainted closer with the gastronomic features of local cuisine, as well as Czech cuisine as a whole. In the city there is a rental of bicycles, because the territory of the wigble mountains can not go tung on foot, but also by bicycle.
Moreover, in the winter season, Yakhimov offers excellent ski slopes that attend a large number of tourists. Lovers of more peaceful rest will love numerous concerts that are constantly conducted in the city. Usually concerts are carried out in the church of all saints or resort homes.
Definitely, Yakhimov does not compare any of the Czech resort, simply because this place cannot be compared due to the location on its territory and boarding houses for treatment. There is everything you need for treatment, as well as tourist holidays. The developed infrastructure of the city allows for tourists on its territory everything is necessary for a comfortable and fascinating pastime.
Rest in Yakhimov is fascinated by greater solitude and allows many tourists to enjoy the fresh air of the surrounding forests, as well as a dimension of the local residence. In the city you do not need to hurry anywhere, to run, so as not to be late, here people in the right dispose of their time as they want, and at the same time not to be obliged to anyone. After noisy cities, many tourists prefer these places that will give calm and give such a big charge of energy that after rest you just will flutter with the ease of butterflies, overcoming difficulties very boldly and confident.