Praga, Mineral spring in Břvany, Czech Republic
Praga is a mineral spring in Břvany in northern Bohemia that emerges through two wells called BV5 and BV1 at depths of 35 and 38 meters below the surface. The water is highly mineralized and remains accessible to the public today through a pavilion at the gate of the former bottling facility on Ke zřídlu Street.
The spring was first captured in shallow wells in 1911, with the Trautzel well established in 1910 and officially recognized as healing water in 1913. This early recognition led to commercial development and the creation of a bottling facility that marketed the water throughout the region.
The name Praga was chosen in 1922 by the Schwarzenberg administration, replacing earlier names like Regina and Perla Břvanská. The water gained a reputation as a healing source and attracted visitors seeking its therapeutic properties.
The spring is easiest to reach by heading to Ke zřídlu Street, where the pavilion sits at the gate of the former bottling facility with straightforward access to the mineral water. The visit is simple on foot and requires no special preparation, making it possible to enjoy a quick drink while passing through the village.
The water has an unusually high mineralization of around 2000 mg/l and contains particularly high levels of carbon dioxide, which gives the spring its distinctive character. This intensely mineralized water is often perceived by visitors as fizzy and refreshing, setting it apart from many other spring sites.
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