Remnants of Spa Bathrooms and Their Operational Facilities in Municipal Houses in Františkovy Lázně
The article explores the layout of historic spa houses in Františkovy Lázně (western Bohemia), emphasising their uniqueness in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Unlike other well ‑known spa towns that usually built large public spa complexes for treatments, Františkovy Lázně initially provided spa services directly within private spa facilities. Regulations specifically required that, in ad dition to living areas, these buildings had to include spa bathrooms. Several of these structures, along with their essential equipment for operation, have survived to this day.
Keywords: Františkovy Lázně – mineral springs – spa bathrooms – spa infrastructure – 19th century
Published: January 1, 2026 Show citation
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