Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is the largest spa town in the Czech Republic.

Mariánské Lázně, founded during the Classical period in the early 19th century, is among the largest spa towns in Europe. The site was transformed from an inhospitable marshy valley into a charming town filled with parks, featuring Classical and Empire-style hous

Montecatini Terme, Italy’s most famous spa town, is located in Tuscany. It was founded by Grand Duke Leopold I of Tuscany (Pietro Leopoldo), who began utilizing the sulfur-rich springs in the late 18th century.

The word “spa” has a long balneological history and is derived from Latin. It refers to a significant unique natural resource and has been in use since the 1st century.

Due to its size and the quality of its preserved architecture, Františkovy Lázně (Franzensbad) ranks among the most important spa towns in Europe. The town was founded in 1793 in honor of the future Austrian Emperor Francis I.

The city of Vichy, known as the "Queen of Spas", made a major contribution to the development of the European spa culture of the 19th century, in which France played a leading role.

The city of Bath has been a place of healing for more than two thousand years. Roman baths, monastic infirmaries, and medieval hospitals were established here.

In the town known as Aquae in Baden, spa treatment has developed since Roman times as a combination of medicine and leisure.

Baden-Baden, located on the western edge of the Black Forest, is undoubtedly one of the most important spa resorts in Europe. Spa culture in Baden-Baden dates back to the times of Ancient Rome.

Bad Kissingen is located on the banks of the Fränkische Saale River. After 1815, the Bavarian state invested substantial financial resources into the spa district, triggering the town’s economic revival.

Thermal springs and picturesque natural surroundings are the reasons why this place, already discovered by the Romans, has maintained its high prestige throughout its history.