Dvorana Glauberových pramenů Villa

Dvorana Glauberových pramenů is a representative spa pavilion standing in Františkova Spa Park southeast of the Square of Peace. This commemorative protected building from 1930 is one of the key structures that shaped the spa during the twentieth century. Even before the First World War, it was clear that natural mineral water resources were not enough for an increasing number of visitors - more than doubled between 1900 and 1911, from 7 606 to 16 086.

After the war, the city council decided to look for new resources. In 1919, the then central inspector of the healing springs Dr Josef Knett of Vienna submitted a plan of deep wells which should discover new healing springs with high carbon dioxide content. The city council approved the proposal without any semantics. Vrty was carried out by G. Rumpel A. G. of Teplice-Shanova, and in 1920 it was a success: three new springs appeared - Church, Glauber III and Glauber IV. In particular, the source of Glauber IV, found at a depth of 92 metres, was characterised by exceptionally high content of Glauber salt.

After the first wells in 1923, nature managed to build a basic background - a small wooden pavilion in Swiss style. However, with the increasing interest of the guests, the city council felt the need for a more representative building. In 1927 she decided to publish an architectural competition. The projects of Sokolovský architect Heinrich Scherrer and local builder Ernst Engelhardt entered the finals. On 8 November 1928 the City Council elected Engelhardt's proposal as a winner. Construction works were carried out by Prosch and Engelhardt, the building was completed in 1930.

The ceremonial opening took place on 29 May 1930 on the Day of Ascension of the Lord. The ceremonial speech was given by the mayor of Dr. Franz Indra, the consecration of the building was performed by the local vicar Friedrich Kindermann. The hall was led by a more remote church spring pipe.

Architecturally, it is a new classicist building with elements of modern, art deco and crystalline expressionism. Its inspiring source is an ancient temple architecture with Egyptian Empire elements. The building has a rectangular floor plan with concave-bent corners and is dominated by a pillar porticus with a shield. The interior acts as an impression of the ancient hall - free-standing canned columns support the plains at the walls, and in the middle, the columns rise to the massive dome. The space is illuminated by windows and upper lighting in the tambur, which gives it a basillic character.

The building is decorated with the works of Cheb sculptor Adolf Mayerl. There is a granite statue in the timpanone of the facade in life size representing the healing power of the springs. In the interior there are four bronze vases in art deco style between columns.

Dvorana served not only drinking treatment, but also as a space for exhibitions. In 1975 there was an exhibition of aquarium fish, in 1976 lectures on the treatment of heart and vascular diseases. During the celebration of 200 years Františková Lazne in 1993 she hosted an exhibition on the history of the city. The building was renovated in 2018. To date, it remains an important part of the spa area and welcomes both therapeutic guests and visitors interested in the architecture and history of Františkova Lazne.