Great Spa Towns of Europe
The Great Spa Towns of Europe is a transnational World Heritage Site consisting of a selection of 11 spa towns across seven European countries. They were developed around natural mineral water springs. From the early 18th century to the 1930s, Western Europe experienced an increase in spa and bathing culture, leading to the construction of elaborate bath houses. These would often include gardens, casinos, theatres, and villas surrounding the springs and the bath houses.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Roman Baths in Bath, England, one of the spa towns within the World Heritage Site | |
| Location | Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom |
| Includes | Eleven spa towns in Europe |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iii) |
| Reference | 1613 |
| Inscription | 2021 (44th Session) |
| Area | 7,014 ha (17,330 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 11,319 ha (27,970 acres) |
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