Velichovky

Before the cornerstone was laid for Spa Velichovky there was estate in the village with small castle owned two baroness sisters of lineage Höpflingen – Bergendorfu. Baroness Berta baroness Bess-Chrosting and her sister Gabriela baroness Spens-Boden known that in closeness to Velichovky is also situated moor. This moor was already used by Dr.Kutik for treatment in his convalescent home in Hořičky. Dr.Kutík together with his friend earl Harrach recommended to baroness to build spa in Velichovky and set up join stock company. In 1897 began the construction of spa facilities and the following year 1898 was the first spa season. After First World War in 1918 bought spa Czech headquarters sickness insurance in Prague and continued cycle of seasons. Year after year the estate of the spa and general awareness improved; in twenties was build main, modern-designed building that up to present day surprising by her enterprising architectonic appearance; parks, swimming bath and further villas were established. In 1926 staying of the first republic president T.G.Masaryk was great historic event for the spa, after him was named the main spa building (Masaryk´s House).

Velichovky - information

District: Náchod
County: Hradec Králové Region
Inhabitants: 754
Inhabitants 15-65: 520
Post office: Velichovky
ZIP: 552 11
Land register: 2
Land area: 796.679 m²
School: no
Sanitation: no
Police: no

Velichovky - Map

GPS: 50°21'24.38"N 15°50'30.06"E

Photographs Velichovky

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