Hospitál Kuks
Czech Republic

Hospital Kuks is former monastery with hospic, church The Holy Trinity and tomb of family Sporck. Spa chateau is on second both of river Elbe, over the Cascades stairs, which were preserved. From orginal spa ground stay only Hospital, stairs, and few of spa buildings. 

Kuks is a small village situated in East Bohemia. In 1684, Count Franz Anton von Sporck became the owner of all local estates, including Kuks. At that time, Kuks was known only for its springs, which were believed by local people to have medicinal properties. Sporck set a very ambitious goal – to change Kuks into a world-renowned spa. Thanks to his immense wealth, the construction could start immediately. The spa was really magnificent and famous, even more so than Carlsbad.