Cultural Monuments in Luhačovice

Stručná odpověď

Luhačovice is a spa town in the Zlín Region featuring a protected conservation area spanning approximately 2 km through its centre. Its architectural heritage developed mainly in two periods, the most notable being 1902 to WWI, when Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič shaped the town with distinctive Art Nouveau buildings alongside healing mineral springs.

The spa town of Luhačovice is situated in the Zlín Region. The River Šťávnice flows through it. Visitors can enjoy exploring two distinct areas: the spa district and the town centre. The spa district is the heart of therapeutic treatments, where you’ll also discover healing mineral springs and the most famous buildings designed by Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič. The town’s conservation area extends through the central part, stretching approximately 2 km. It is bounded on the southwest by the railway and bus stations. It continues along the main Masarykova Avenue and then along Zatloukalova Street. At the junction of Zatloukalova and Úprkova streets, it turns sharply north, where at the intersection with Solné Street it heads east. It skirts the Bílá Quarter alongside the swimming facility, separates the spa park from the forest beyond the Aloiska spring, and returns to Masarykova Avenue. On the northeastern edge, the conservation area boundary turns west, bypassing the Pražská Quarter and at Ottovka returns southwest, continuing along Kamenná Street and alongside the Šťávnice back to the station.

The architectural monuments in Luhačovice were created primarily during two periods. The first can be dated from 1902 to the beginning of the First World War. During this time, Luhačovice saw the development of Art Nouveau represented by Dušan Jurkovič’s distinctive folkloric style. The second period falls within the 1920s and 1930s, when buildings such as the Town Hall, Bílá Quarter, swimming pool and Community House were constructed. Currently, there are 34 cultural monuments in Luhačovice.

Spa Buildings

Jurkovič House – was reconstructed in 1902 by Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič. It is the most famous and valuable building in the spa.

Chaloupka – was created by converting a former 19th-century kitchen building. Jurkovič built it at his own expense. It is located above the František Veselý spring.

Spa House Jestřabí – This building symbolically separates the spa area from the Pražská Quarter. It was built between 1903 and 1904.

Spa Pavilion Radošť – A standalone building on the main avenue. One corner features a multi-storey bay window supported by an atlantes.

Hydrotherapy Institute with Spa Swimming Pool – A unique swimming facility with a natural pool and wooden changing cabins. Jurkovič had the Hydrotherapy Institute converted from an old mill. Valaška – Built in 1907. It is located in the peaceful spa quarter.

Bedřich Smetana Spa House – A building constructed in Art Nouveau style by builder J. Schaniak in 1908-1909.

Tennis Pavilion – Located near the Spa Square. The building still serves its original purpose today.

Spa House Radun – This building was constructed in 1926 according to designs by Bohuslav Fuchs. It currently operates as a hotel.

Spa Pavilion Krystal – Currently houses a hotel. The building was erected in 1935.

Inhalatorium – The original Inhalatorium building was demolished and replaced with a new, more modern structure with gargling facilities.

Villas

Vila Haná, Vila Lékárna, Vila Lipová, Vila Ludmila, Vila Pracner, Vila Regia, Vila Růžová, Vila Světlana, Vila Vlasta, Family Villa Samorostlá, Vila Bellevue, Vila Emausy, Vila Samohrd (Government Villa), Augustiniánský dům, Vila Kancýřka.

Other Buildings and Sculptures

Chapel of Saint Elizabeth, Spa Theatre, Serénya Castle, Post Office, Wayside Shrine, Bust of Leoš Janáček, Statue of Dr František Veselý, Statue of Saint Gotthard, Burial Mounds in Obora Forest

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Cultural Monuments in Luhačovice