The district of Teplice is the smallest one of all districts in the Czech republic but, on the other hand, the most populated one. Its area is 469km2 and 128 000 inhabitants live here. Spa Teplice is one of the oldest in Europe treating kinetic problems, blood circulation problems and vocational diseases. There is also a children’s treatment unit where states after children’s paralysis and kinetic problems are treated. Based on the magic power of spa springs and busy tourist industry, Teplice has always been called “Small Paris” or “the Salon of Europe”. The suitable spot to start trips leading to natural and cultural monuments is in Teplice which also offers peace and quiet in its vast parks, interesting architecture of buildings in the Empire and Art Nouveau style, beautiful views from Doubravska mountain, rich variety of cultural programmes and other forms of entertainment.  

The North Bohemia Philharmonic Orchestra is also based in Teplice. Its regular concerts with renowned Czech and foreign musicians attract not only spa visitors but local people as well.

The annual Ludwig van Beethoven’s festival of music also has a long tradition. The rich history of this region is evident in monuments found nearby such as the old Slavic fort in Zábrušany, the ruin Osek, the Vultures’ castle, Sukoslav, rebuilt buildings of Doubravka, the Pink castle in Krupce, the château in Bilina, Duchcov and Teplice, the monastery in Osek and Bohosudov and many others.