On November 9, 2012, a monument to Peter I was unveiled near the "Imperial" sanatorium in Teplice.

The ceremony was attended by officials from Russia, the Czech Republic, and Belarus, representatives of the Czech Orthodox, Catholic, and Hussite churches, as well as numerous guests and residents of Teplice.

The unveiling of the monument coincided with the 300th anniversary of Peter I's visit to this resort. According to historical data, on November 1, 1712, Peter the Great arrived in Teplice with the German philosopher Leibniz.

In his honor, a ball was organized at Teplice Castle, where he was welcomed by Prince Klary, the estate owner. Peter the Great stayed at the Prince's sanatorium (now part of the Beethoven sanatorium), drank thermal water from the Pravzhidlo spring, and visited the thermal baths at the New sanatorium.

Inspired by his trip to Karlovy Vary and Teplice, Peter the Great later issued a decree to search for springs in Russia.

The initiative to install the monument was proposed by the public organization of Russian compatriots "Ark-Arch", supported by the management of the "Lazne Teplice in the Czech Republic" sanatoriums and the city administration. The bust of the emperor was made in Russia by sculptor Vladimir Surovtsov, and the project was sponsored by Moscow entrepreneur Andrey Chizhik.

Based on historical and archival data, it has been confirmed that in early November 1712, Peter I was indeed in the Czech city of Teplice.