Alla Italia
This old spa house is where it all began for this little Belgian town. It was the mayor who gave the permission to built the first spa in the city because he aimed for a more classy and whealthier appearance. The building was built between 1862 and 1867 by architect L. Suys, opended it's doors in 1868 and was equipped with 54 fully installed baths.
The building consists of four wings around a courtyard. The seat, bulk and mud baths were located on the ground floor. The spa was known for it's monumental staircase and the hall with neo-baroque ceiling. In 1878 a covered walkway was added.
For centuries, people come from far and wide to this little Belgian town to experience the soothing and healing effects of water. This centuries-old bathhouse was replaced in 2004 by an ultra-modern spa complex in the heart of the city. Since then, the old, majestic and monumental building has been left abandoned.
Visited: november 2015.
This old spa house is where it all began for this little Belgian town. It was the mayor who gave the permission to built the first spa in the city because he aimed for a more classy and whealthier appearance. The building was built between 1862 and 1867 by architect L. Suys, opended it's doors in 1868 and was equipped with 54 fully installed baths.
The building consists of four wings around a courtyard. The seat, bulk and mud baths were located on the ground floor. The spa was known for it's monumental staircase and the hall with neo-baroque ceiling. In 1878 a covered walkway was added.
For centuries, people come from far and wide to this little Belgian town to experience the soothing and healing effects of water. This centuries-old bathhouse was replaced in 2004 by an ultra-modern spa complex in the heart of the city. Since then, the old, majestic and monumental building has been left abandoned.
Visited: november 2015.
Used equipment: Canon EOS 1200D + 18-55 lens.
© Urbex Photography By Nathalie - Nathalie Madsen - 2014