Sanatorium

The Sanatorium is a building complex on Menzelstraße with baroque-inspired Art Nouveau design and geometric patterns built from reinforced concrete. The structure spans two separate addresses and displays the detailed craftsmanship typical of this architectural period.

Berlin physician Dr. Edgar Apolant founded the facility in 1906, and it was expanded between 1912 and 1913 with an additional building designed by architect Paul Schultze-Naumburg. This expansion marked its peak years as a medical facility in the region.

The building holds the memory of Ella Apolant, who worked there before being deported to Theresienstadt ghetto during World War II. A memorial stone inside makes her story and the difficult past of this place visible to visitors.

The building is listed in the Bavarian register of architectural monuments and sits on Menzelstraße in Bad Kissingen. Visitors can view the facade and exterior features from the street, though actual access depends on current availability and permissions.

Since closing in 1978, local regulations have prohibited residential use of the building, leading to multiple failed redevelopment attempts. Paradoxically, this unusual restriction has protected the building from modern alterations and preserved its historical appearance.