Exhibition 200 years of Szczawnica

"We invite you to the Mineral Water Gallery located just above the Mineral Water Pump Room at 7 Dietla Square, Szczawnica Szczawnica is a tourist town in the south of Poland, where one of the most popular spas of the country is located. Already in the 16th century the healing springs located here were known. The first patients came for treatment to the waters in the 1880s. The first document mentioning the existing spa infrastructure dates back to 1811. From that moment on we can speak about Szczawnica Spa. At the end of the 1820s the Szczawnica property was acquired by Józefina and Stefan Szalay, both of Hungarian origin. Their son, Józef Stefan laid foundations for further functioning of the Spa. During his time the springs were regulated and conditions were created for the development of therapeutic tourism. After the death of Józef Szalay, the Spa was taken over by Krakow's Academy of Arts and Sciences under his will. It was a stage of stagnation and stagnation in the development of the village. In 1909, the grounds together with the spa were purchased by Count Adam Stadnicki. His activity was the greatest prosperity of the place. At that time, the resort once again became a place where guests from all over the world came for treatment and socializing. After World War II, in 1948, the Szczawnica Spa was nationalized. It was not until 2005 that descendants of the Stadnicki family regained their former ownership. In connection with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the health resort in Szczawnica, we are proud to present you with an exhibition presenting the history of the town in the building of the Spa Museum. You can see many interesting exhibits that are connected with the 19th and 20th century healing procedures. We have managed to gather valuable collections of curative treatments. Next to the display cases and monuments we have placed a lot of interesting information concerning Szczawnica Spa. You are cordially invited!