Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: spa

Haapsalu dates back to 1279, when it was chartered and became the centre of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, which it remained for the next 300 years until the seat was moved to the island of Saaremaa. The impressive Bishop's Castle, situated on an artificial hill, surrounded by an 803 m long wall and preserved as a ruin, is still a reminder of this time. The town lost its importance, but at the beginning of the 19th century the healing properties of Haapsalu's mud were discovered and the first sanatorium was founded in 1825. Haapsalu developed into a fashionable health resort. Even the Russian tsar's family Romanov appreciated the spa.

Haapsalu dates back to 1279, when it was chartered and became the centre of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, which it remained for the next 300 years until the seat was moved to the island of Saaremaa. The impressive Bishop's Castle, situated on an artificial hill, surrounded by an 803 m long wall and preserved as a ruin, is still a reminder of this time. The town lost its importance, but at the beginning of the 19th century the healing properties of Haapsalu's mud were discovered and the first sanatorium was founded in 1825. Haapsalu developed into a fashionable health resort. Even the Russian tsar's family Romanov appreciated the spa.

Haapsalu dates back to 1279, when it was chartered and became the centre of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, which it remained for the next 300 years until the seat was moved to the island of Saaremaa. The impressive Bishop's Castle, situated on an artificial hill, surrounded by an 803 m long wall and preserved as a ruin, is still a reminder of this time. The town lost its importance, but at the beginning of the 19th century the healing properties of Haapsalu's mud were discovered and the first sanatorium was founded in 1825. Haapsalu developed into a fashionable health resort. Even the Russian tsar's family Romanov appreciated the spa.

Haapsalu dates back to 1279, when it was chartered and became the centre of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, which it remained for the next 300 years until the seat was moved to the island of Saaremaa. The impressive Bishop's Castle, situated on an artificial hill, surrounded by an 803 m long wall and preserved as a ruin, is still a reminder of this time. The town lost its importance, but at the beginning of the 19th century the healing properties of Haapsalu's mud were discovered and the first sanatorium was founded in 1825. Haapsalu developed into a fashionable health resort. Even the Russian tsar's family Romanov appreciated the spa.

Haapsalu dates back to 1279 when it was chartered and became the centre of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, which it remained for the next 300 years until the seat was moved to the island of Saaremaa. The impressive Bishop's Castle, situated on an artificial hill, surrounded by an 803 m long wall and preserved as a ruin, is still a reminder of this time. The town lost its importance, but at the beginning of the 19th century the healing properties of Haapsalu's mud were discovered and the first sanatorium was founded in 1825. Haapsalu developed into a fashionable health resort. Even the Russian tsar's family Romanov appreciated the spa.

Meinberg (since 1970 part of Horn-Bad Meinberg) was first mentioned in 978. Meinberg is then mentioned as a spa in 1676, when Andreas von Keil (called "Cunaeus") recommends the water of the Meinberg "health well" . In 1762 Johann Erhard Trampel (1737-1817) was commissioned by Count Simon August to investigate the springs. Trampel then was the driving force behind the development of the farming village into a spa. He probably knew near Pyrmont (today Bad Pyrmont), that already had developed into a place where the "jet-set" of the time met, as there was already a casino. In 1767, Meinberg was officially designated a "health resort" by a decree of the count; in that year. Hotels had to be built to accommodate the guests. The historic spa park was laid out in 1770. Trampel´s successors laid the foundations for the mud spa, which proved to be a success but it took until 1900 to count 1000 spa guests in one season for the first time. The increasing numbers of spa guests led to a building boom i the late 1950s and again in the 1970s and 1980s, when three large spa clinics were built. In 1992, the number of spa guests reached its highest level ever with almost 38,000. Since then, due to the structural reform in the health care system, the numbers declined sharply, and at the end of the 1990s, the three spa clinics gradually closed. The half-timbered house opposite the former pub (previous upload) may be somewhat younger. It is in excellent condition.

Meinberg (since 1970 part of Horn-Bad Meinberg) was first mentioned in 978. Meinberg is then mentioned as a spa in 1676, when Andreas von Keil (called "Cunaeus") recommends the water of the Meinberg "health well" . In 1762 Johann Erhard Trampel (1737-1817) was commissioned by Count Simon August to investigate the springs. Trampel then was the driving force behind the development of the farming village into a spa. He probably knew near Pyrmont (today Bad Pyrmont), that already had developed into a place where the "jet-set" of the time met, as there was already a casino. In 1767, Meinberg was officially designated a "health resort" by a decree of the count; in that year. Hotels had to be built to accommodate the guests. The historic spa park was laid out in 1770. Trampel´s successors laid the foundations for the mud spa, which proved to be a success but it took until 1900 to count 1000 spa guests in one season for the first time. The increasing numbers of spa guests led to a building boom i the late 1950s and again in the 1970s and 1980s, when three large spa clinics were built. In 1992, the number of spa guests reached its highest level ever with almost 38,000. Since then, due to the structural reform in the health care system, the numbers declined sharply, and at the end of the 1990s, the three spa clinics gradually closed. The half-timbered house looks a bit run down. Carved into a beam above the door is the number "1610". Below (barely readable) "Alter Krug". So this was once a pub in which the men took the morning pint on Sundays after the church service (the church is in the backdrop). Perhaps the declining piety, in the end, led to the closure of the pub. On the left side of the building was a laundry - as there is the word "Wäscherei".

Meinberg (since 1970 part of Horn-Bad Meinberg) was first mentioned in 978. Meinberg is then mentioned as a spa in 1676, when Andreas von Keil (called "Cunaeus") recommends the water of the Meinberg "health well" . In 1762 Johann Erhard Trampel (1737-1817) was commissioned by Count Simon August to investigate the springs. Trampel then was the driving force behind the development of the farming village into a spa. He probably knew near Pyrmont (today Bad Pyrmont), that already had developed into a place where the "jet-set" of the time met, as there was already a casino. In 1767, Meinberg was officially designated a "health resort" by a decree of the count; in that year. Hotels had to be built to accommodate the guests. The historic spa park was laid out in 1770. Trampel´s successors laid the foundations for the mud spa, which proved to be a success but it took until 1900 to count 1000 spa guests in one season for the first time. The increasing numbers of spa guests led to a building boom i the late 1950s and again in the 1970s and 1980s, when three large spa clinics were built. In 1992, the number of spa guests reached its highest level ever with almost 38,000. Since then, due to the structural reform in the health care system, the numbers declined sharply, and at the end of the 1990s, the three spa clinics gradually closed. Behind this historic half-timbered facade is the "Rose Klinik", a modern rehabilitation clinic with more than 270 beds.

(Bad) Meinberg (since 1970 part of Horn-Bad Meinberg) was first mentioned in 978. Meinberg is then mentioned as a spa in 1676 when Andreas von Keil (called "Cunaeus") recommends the water of the Meinberg "health well". In 1762 Johann Erhard Trampel (1737-1817) was commissioned by Count Simon August to investigate the springs. Trampel then was the driving force behind the development of the farming village into a spa. He probably knew near Pyrmont (today Bad Pyrmont), that already had developed into a place where the "jet-set" of the time met, as there was already a casino. In 1767, Meinberg was officially designated a "health resort" by a decree of the count; in that year. Hotels had to be built to accommodate the guests. The historic spa park was laid out in 1770. Trampel´s successors laid the foundations for the mud spa, which proved to be a success but it took until 1900 to count 1000 spa guests in one season for the first time. The increasing numbers of spa guests led to a building boom in the late 1950s and again in the 1970s and 1980s when three large spa clinics were built. In 1992, the number of spa guests reached its highest level ever with almost 38,000. Since then, due to the structural reform in the health care system, the numbers declined sharply, and at the end of the 1990s, the three spa clinics gradually closed. The rotunda marks the centre of the historic spa garden.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Stanislas Leszczynski (aka "Stanislas le Bienfaisant") was King of Poland (twice) and later Duke of Lorraine. He put great efforts and funds in developing the spa bath. Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Napoléon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Hector Berlioz, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset and many more were attracted by the "healing waters". Not all hopes fulfilled, when times got tough as cultural behaviors changed. Spas baths were not fashionable from the 1960s on. The former Hotel "La Parc" is in ruins.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Stanislas Leszczynski (aka "Stanislas le Bienfaisant") was King of Poland (twice) and later Duke of Lorraine. He put great efforts and funds in developing the spa bath. Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Napoléon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Hector Berlioz, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset and many more were attracted by the "healing waters". Architecture of the "Belle Époque" can be found in many parts of the small town.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Stanislas Leszczynski (aka "Stanislas le Bienfaisant") was King of Poland (twice) and later Duke of Lorraine. He put great efforts and funds in developing the spa bath. In 1858 French Emperor Napoleon III and Count Cavour, chief minister of Piedmont-Sardinia, met here secretly to discuss about the political situation in Italy. The outcame was the "Plombières Agreement", a secret verbal agreement concerning a future war in which France and Piedmont would ally themselves against Austria in order to remove Austrian authority from the Italian peninsula. The France Austrian War started a year later. Savoy and the county of Nice were ceded to France in 1860 and Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy in 1871.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Stanislas Leszczynski (aka "Stanislas le Bienfaisant") was King of Poland (twice) and later Duke of Lorraine. He put great efforts and funds in developing the spa bath. Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Napoléon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Hector Berlioz, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset and many more were attracted by the "healing waters". The "Bain Stanislas" was erected between 1733 and 1736 and had some very prominet guests.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Stanislas Leszczynski (aka "Stanislas le Bienfaisant") was King of Poland (twice) and later Duke of Lorraine. He put great efforts and funds in developing the spa bath. Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Napoléon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Hector Berlioz, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset and many more were attracted by the "healing waters". The "Bain Stanislas" was erected between 1733 and 1736.

The hot springs in the area were used already by the Romans, but from the late 17th century on Plombières-les-Bains developed into a very fashionable, poshy spa, where the celebrities of their times met. Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Napoléon Bonaparte, Joséphine de Beauharnais, Hector Berlioz, Alphonse de Lamartine, Alfred de Musset and many more were attracted by the "healing waters". The water of the "Source du Dames" is known to be astringent.