Frantiskovy Lazne-spa is a town in the Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region, 5 km north of Cheb - Image Details
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Frantiskovy Lazne-spa is a town in the Cheb District in the Karlovy Vary Region, 5 km north of Cheb

The healing effects of the local springs have been known since the 15th century. The spring water was used not only by the locals, but was also sold throughout Germany. In 1700, the sale of Franciscan spa water in Germany exceeded the volume of water from all German spas. The town was founded in 1793 by Emperor Francis I. After Francis I the town bears its name. Dr. Bernhard Adler 1753–1810, a native of Cheb, is considered the founder of the spa operation as the first peat spa in the world.

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