Introduction
From the very beginning of the spa in Jáchymov, three principal methods of treatment were applied: radium baths, drinking cures and direct irradiation using so-called “boxes.” From 1911 until 1921, all these procedures were carried out in the Spa Building (today Agricola).
However, the building proved unsuitable for direct irradiation. As a result, construction of a new spa facility began during the First World War, though work was interrupted due to the conflict.
Irradiation Pavilion
The building was completed in 1921 and named the Irradiation Pavilion. It was erected next to the radium laboratory of the uranium colour factory, ensuring immediate access to the necessary material and technical background.
Designed with a ground plan reminiscent of an ancient amphitheatre, the pavilion was intended for both radium baths and direct radium irradiation. The original capacity of eight rooms was gradually increased to twenty-four.
The building operated year-round and offered modern amenities for its time, including central heating, telephone service, electric lighting and hot and cold water supply.
Investigation Institute
In the 1930s, the building was renamed the Investigation Institute, highlighting its expanding diagnostic role. After the Second World War, it received its present name – the Radiological and Investigation Institute.
Present
Today, the building houses a biochemical laboratory, a radiological laboratory and examination rooms. It continues to serve as an important medical facility within the spa complex, maintaining the long-standing tradition of radiological treatment in Jáchymov.
