Kuks, Baroque hospital complex in Trutnov District, Czech Republic
The former spa complex stands on the bank of the Elbe River, featuring stone sculptures of virtues and vices created by Matthias Braun.
Count Franz Anton von Sporck established the spa facilities between 1692 and 1696, directing three mineral springs into a central location for therapeutic purposes.
The museum within the hospital buildings contains an extensive collection of pharmaceutical artifacts and Baroque art representing Czech medical traditions from past centuries.
The monument opens daily from April through October, with guided tours available in multiple languages and a dedicated parking area for visitors.
The hospital pharmacy maintains its original Baroque interior from 1743, displaying ceramic vessels, wooden boxes, and glass containers used for medicine preparation.
Location: Trutnov District
Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Elevation above the sea: 283 m
Shares border with: Zaloňov, Stanovice, Litíč, Hřibojedy, Heřmanice
Email: ou.kuks@cmail.cz
Website: https://kuks.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.40155,15.88947
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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