Lázně Jeseník

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Location of Lázně Jeseník in the Czech Republic
Location of Lázně Jeseník in the Czech Republic
Chapel on the Vincent Priessnitz  vault, Gräfenberg Hill, Jeseník
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Chapel on the Vincent Priessnitz vault, Gräfenberg Hill, Jeseník

Lázně Jeseník (until 1948 and in German Gräfenberg) is small village in Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It is administrative part of city Jeseník (Freiwaldau).


The place is known for its connection with Vincent Priessnitz, and early proponent of hydrotherapy. Priessnitz had founded first modern hydrotherapeutic institute in the world here. It is also known for Sanatorium Priessnitz building (author Leopold Bauer) and many springs.

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