.... Lovely aerial view of a charming spa town, also knowns as Franzensbad... part of the renowned West Bohemian Spa Triangle... this town has been a wellness retreat for centuries... with graceful colonnades, pavilions, yellow neoclassical and Belle Epoque architecture of the Habsburg era... extended parks and gardens with numerous springs and bathhouses.... home to over 20 mineral springs rich in carbon dioxide and beneficial minerals... these waters are used for drinking cures, baths, and inhalation treatments... one of the Czech Republic's loveliest hot springs spas... unlike the larger spa towns, Františkovy Lázně is quieter and less crowded, making it ideal for those seeking peace and relaxation... Thanks a lot Boni!ツ
The town is located in the Egerland region near the border with Germany on the Ohře river basin. About 1705, an inn was erected at the site of a mineral spring later known as Franzensquelle. In 1793, the town was officially founded under the name Kaiser Franzensdorf, after Emperor Francis II, and later renamed Franzensbad.
The spa was founded by Eger-based doctor Bernhard Adler (1753–1810). He promoted the expansion of spa facilities and the accommodation for those seeking healing and promoted the transformation of the swampy moorland with paths and footbridges to well-known sources.
In 2021, the town became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Great Spa Towns of Europe".
Personalities - Immanuel Kant, 1724-1804
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