Medicinal springs became famous as early as in the 16th century. The resort of Polanica became a property of the Jesuits in 1595. They built their residence here, recognizing that Polanica is "a healthy and pleasant place of inhabitation". They also started to utilize medicinal springs.
The discovery of new springs and the establishing of Polanica Spa management contributed to the growth of the resort. A scheme for erecting a comfortable bathing establishment with modern hydrotherapy equipment was prepared then. It was decided to surround the edifice with a park and to build new hotels. The first part of the scheme was completed in the summer of 1906. On June 24, the Bathing House was put into operation, the House and the park were illuminated by electric light on the next day. By the year 1910, 50 new hotels were constructed. Along with the growth of the infrastructure, the appreciation for Polanica as a health resort had been extending.
In the period of 1930-1939, the development of Polanica was stable. All over Europe, the resort was know and popular. Each year, a lot of people with cardiac problems were visiting Polanica. The resort has not lost its unique features until now.
Spa gardens, pump room and promenade in Polanica Zdrój
