Františkovy Lázně, Historical spa town in western Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Františkovy Lázně is a spa town in western Bohemia with natural mineral springs and neoclassical buildings distributed across terrain at about 442 meters elevation. The center features planted parks, colonnades, and drinking halls that guide visitors between different springs for treatment.
The town was founded in the 18th century as a health resort because of its natural mineral springs and quickly became a destination for European nobility and wealthy visitors. It retained its structure and role within the European spa system over the following centuries.
The town is named after Saint Francis of Assisi and reflects centuries of European spa culture through its layout and public spaces. Visitors can observe how the place was designed for healing rituals and social gatherings around the mineral springs.
The town has over two dozen public mineral springs that visitors can freely access, with each spring offering different mineral compositions for various treatments. It helps to allow time for walking between springs and exploring the park and path systems throughout the area.
The mineral water here was valued in ancient times, and the spring with the highest iron content was particularly popular with women who traveled specifically for that treatment. This characteristic shaped the visitor composition for centuries.
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