Traditional Products Each region has its distinct traditional products. Not every region, however, may boast as many products as the Region of Karlovy Vary that have made the Czech Republic famous all over the world. Largely made from local resources with the aid of original recipes and technologies, these traditional products are the living heritage of the region. Moser Crystal At the traditional glassworks of the world-acclaimed Moser crystal brand, the art of glassmaking has been developed and refined since their foundation in 1893. During its long existence, the family-owned glass factory became the exclusive supplier of crystal to royal courts and to this day, it has successfully preserved its rich tradition of making art glass. Visitors may see the exquisite craftsmanship, the superb quality of the products, and the unprecedented talent of the glassmakers with their own eyes at the Visitor's Centre of the Moser Glassworks, where they may also buy products made by the renowned glassworks. Becherovka Herbal Liqueur Becherovka is a truly unique bitter and sweet herbal liqueur with a tradition of more than two centuries. It is renowned for its healing effects and if consumed in small amounts, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive and nervous system. It tastes excellent pure and well chilled or in combination with tonic and other non-alcoholic beverages. In Karlovy Vary, you may find a museum dedicated to the history and the production of the famous herbal liqueur. You may purchase Becherovka directly at the museum or practically in any shop or supermarket selling alcoholic beverages in the Karlovy Vary Region. Carlsbad Porcelain The term "Carlsbad Porcelain" embraces a long tradition of more than 220 years, as well as premium quality and a world reputation equal to that gained by Czech glass or Pilsner beer. At present, hotel porcelain sets belong among the most sought after products. Since the quality of kaolin from the Karlovy Vary Region, which is the basic raw material used for the making of porcelain, is considered to be one the best in the world and because the local porcelain is made with such artistry and craftsmanship, there is great demand for large and very challenging to make hand-painted vases, small decorative items, as well as for reproductions of the masterpieces of the world's most acclaimed artists on porcelain. Among the many producers of porcelain in the Karlovy Vary Region, we ought to mention, for example: Leander established in 1966 in Loučky, Moritz Zdekauer in Stará Role, König Porcelain in Svatava, Thun established in 1794, or Haas Czjzek in Horní Slavkov – the very first porcelain factory founded in Bohemia. Porcelain products made by the renowned porcelain factories in Karlovy Vary may be purchased either directly in the factory shops and outlets or at any shop or store selling quality porcelain in the Karlovy Vary Region. i map menu www