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Pirkenhammer: Hotels and Accommodations

Accommodation in Pirkenhammer

2 adults · no children · 1 room
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The Pirkenhammer porcelain manufactory in Březová was founded in 1813. UPAK in Březová produces porcelain whose products bear the designation of origin PIRKENHAMMER. A factory museum is associated with the porcelain manufactory. UPAK invites anyone interested to get in touch or visit the facility in person.

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Culture and History

The Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary was built in 1893 in the Neo-Gothic style at the foot of Zámecký vrch in the center of Březová. It contains 14 valuable oil paintings of the Stations of the Cross dating from the mid-18th century.

A commemorative plaque in Březová marks the site of a former smithy where Peter the Great forged a staff and a horseshoe in 1711.

Starý mlýn is a half-timbered building in Březová constructed in 1898. It was built as an excursion café and restaurant.

Paths and Water

Round-trip route 8 leads from Poštovní dvůr through Březová to the terminus of the Karlovy Vary–Březová bus line. In the municipality of Březová, you can visit a reservoir in the Teplá valley. The Teplá continues on to Karlovy Vary and flows into the Ohře in the city center.

Other Places

Welchau, Petschau, Pechöfen, Großfürwitz, Kohlhau, Schömitz, Schaub, Gottesgab

For the higher-level travel overview: Karlovy Vary District.

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