Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort - BBC
After a visit in 1852, Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph said it was "the most beautiful resort on the continent". But after the fall of communism in Romania in 1989, the historic resort -...
Neptune Public Bath - Wikipedia
The Neptune Public Bath (Romanian: Baia Publică Neptun or Băile Neptun), also known as the Neptune Palace (Romanian: Palatul Neptun), is a historic building in the Fabric district of Timișoara, Romania. Originally a spa, today the building hosts office spaces, a luxury restaurant and around 20 apartments in the so-called Bloc Neptun.
Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
After a visit in 1852, Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph said it was "the most beautiful resort on the continent". But after the fall of communism in Romania in 1989, the historic resort -...
Abandoned Baths of Băile Herculane - Atlas Obscura
Oct 6, 2023 · Built in the 1880s, in its heyday Neptune was considered one of the most modern baths in Europe and was utilized by elite Austrian royalty. The once-opulent, baroque building now stands in...
Reactivation of the Neptune Baths - Herculane Project (EN)
The reactivation of the Neptune Baths historical monument building involves an extensive restoration and reconversion project, developed through a cross-cutting multidisciplinary approach between various specialisms such as architecture, restoration, structure design, tourism, culture and art, as well as spa tourism.
Most beautiful monuments in disrepair in Romania – Neptune Bath …
Aug 26, 2023 · Neptune Bath Houses are an architectural monument that have fallen into disrepair. Emperors have been here to marvel on the beauty it is important to preserve this monument for humanity. The Austro Hungarians really liked their bath houses and the Imperial Austrian Baths “Neptune” are an example of their refinement.
Neptune Baths - Herculane Project (EN)
Designed in an eclectic style, the Neptune Baths building has a field of facade with exposed brick, from which stand out the high volumes, partially finished with plaster and loaded with ornaments.
Neptune: the imperial thermal bath, now abandoned - Ascosi …
Jan 16, 2020 · The "Neptune thermal bath" were the luxurious imperial baths of the Habsburg Empire, built in Baroque style. In the golden age they hosted nobles and ...
Herculane Project | Architectural & social reactivation platform
HerculaneProject is a platform for architectural and social reactivation of the historic centre of Herculane baths through architecture, culture and education. In the long term, the aim of the project is to include the architectural ensemble as a historical monument in the UNESCO heritage.
Băile Herculane: Romania’s Forgotten Spa Town — F R T R
Jan 11, 2023 · A look around Baile Neptun, the decaying remains of Romania’s most infamous spa resort that was once frequented by emperors and mythological gods, and the story of the young architects fighting to save it.
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