Wasserheil- und Badeanstalt Görlitz, Historical bathhouse in Görlitz, Germany
The Wasserheil- und Badeanstalt Görlitz is a historic bathhouse in Görlitz that once served visitors seeking therapeutic treatments and water-based healing. The building contains a swimming pool along with rooms designed for various spa treatments and relaxation activities.
Dr. Walther Freise founded the healing bathhouse in 1887 following his work as an assistant physician at a local hospital. The building operated successfully for over a century before ceasing operations in 1996.
The bathhouse provided various treatments including steam baths, hot air baths, pine needle baths, herbal baths, and mud baths for the local population.
The building is not open to the public and remains closed to visitors due to its condition. You can view the exterior from the street to appreciate the architectural style and period features of the building.
The building served as a filming location for the movie "The Grand Budapest Hotel", bringing it international recognition through cinema. This film connection has made the bathhouse known to audiences far beyond the local region.
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