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| + | A '''spa''' is a health resort which uses the waters of mineral springs for therapeutic purposes. The term derives from the town of [[Spa (city)|Spa]] in [[Belgium]]. Spas have been known since ancient times — the city of [[Bath]] in western England was once a [[Roman]] spa named ''Aquae Sulis'' — but they reached their peak of popularity in the later nineteenth century. Major spa towns existed across Europe and North America. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:38, December 28, 2011
For the Belgian city, please see Spa (city).
A spa is a health resort which uses the waters of mineral springs for therapeutic purposes. The term derives from the town of Spa in Belgium. Spas have been known since ancient times — the city of Bath in western England was once a Roman spa named Aquae Sulis — but they reached their peak of popularity in the later nineteenth century. Major spa towns existed across Europe and North America.
