Městské lázně, Public bath in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
Městské lázně is a bathing complex featuring horizontal strip windows along its facade that contrast with a vertical staircase section and nautical design elements. The interior divides into separate areas: a large swimming pool, thermal baths, massage rooms, and additional facilities such as a hair salon.
Construction began on 30 September 1931 and the complex opened to the public on 9 April 1933. Between 1993 and 1998, extensive renovations transformed the original baths into a modern water park with advanced wave-making technology.
The building reflects the 1930s enthusiasm for baths as gathering places where people from different social backgrounds came together. It represented the modern ideals of hygiene and wellness that shaped its design and continue to define its role in the community.
The facility sits centrally in Hradec Králové and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should allow time to explore the multiple levels and different zones within the building.
In the 1930s, the wave system was not merely a technical feature but doctors regularly prescribed it as medical treatment. This therapeutic use reveals how differently people then understood bathing facilities and their purposes.
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