Founded in 1793, the least internationally well known (and perhaps quietest) of the triangle of spa towns about two hours west of Prague, named after Austria-Hungary (and the last Holy Roman) Emperor Franz II, who by the way was also king of Bohemia in the early 19th century. The main attraction is its dozen mineral springs of carbonated water, touted as beneficial to the cardiovascular system (especially blood pressure and circulation), as well as rheumatism and bodily inflammation; mud treatments (the world’s first) and peat pulp baths are also big. There are other attractions, as well, such as a water park in town and nearby ecotourism options and an impressive old castle.
Read more in my post 5 Gracious Spa Towns of the Czech Republic.
Comments