Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and Karel Čapek stayed together in Karlovy Vary 90 years ago. They worked on the famous "Talks with TGM". At that time, the town was struggling with the effects of the economic crisis and the tense international situation, which led to an outflow of spa guests.
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Karel Čapek: Karlovy Vary on the threshold of the season
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26. 3. 2023
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Thanks to partners, sponsors
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