Busko-Zdrój

Busko grew around a church and a Norbertine priory founded in the late twelfth century. Its salt springs were valued early: in 1252 Bolesław the Chaste granted the priory the right to boil salt, and in 1287 Leszek the Black gave the settlement town rights. The waters later attracted a different interest. After research into their medicinal use, Feliks Rzewuski leased Busko in 1820 and developed bathing facilities designed by Henryk Marconi. The health resort opened in 1836.