mild decrease of blood pressure in the pulse, in the lower occurrence of chronic inflammatory processes in the body, and also in terms of rheumatics, and in the improved blood circulation in tissues and the vegetative stabilisation. The local mud treatments represent a traditional curative method which has thermal, chemical and mechanical effects. The mud treatment consists of a thick mushy combination of mud and mineral water which is heated up to a temperature which is significantly higher than body temperature. The treatment has a positive effect on mobility of muscles and the pain in treated tissues. The local spa corporation is the biggest spa corporation in the Czech Republic. It unites eight spa houses and hotels with a capacity of about 1,500 beds. It operated 24 mineral springs, 12 of which are still in operation. Culture The townscape of Františkovy Lázně is largely shaped by neoclassical and Belle Époque buildings of the Habsburg era, as well as by extended parks and gardens with numerous springs and bathhouses. The Social House is the dominant feature of the spa centre. It was built in 1877 in neo-renaissance style. It is the venue of congresses, balls and other social events and the building also houses a casino. Theatre of Božena Němcová was built in the current area in 1868. New theatre building was built in neoclassical style in 1927–1928 and interiors were decorated in Art Deco style. The town has two museums: the Town Museum and small Museum of Motorcycles and Cars. Notable people August Brömse (1873–1925), Bohemian-German painter Friedrich Stelzner (1921–2020), German academic surgeon Miroslav Kostelka (born 1951), diplomat and politician Ladislav Takács (born 1996), footballer Twin towns – sister cities Františkovy Lázně is twinned with: Bad Soden, Germany References External links Official website of the Spa corporation Spa towns in the Czech Republic Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Cheb District