Photographer Alain Schroeder

Techirghiol, Romania I 2018

Techirghiol, is a small Romanian town on the Black Sea famous for its therapeutic mud, that is particularly effective in the treatment of arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, skin ailments and detoxification, and beneficial for overall well-being. In the beginning of the 20th century, when the curative properties of the mud were recognized by the scientific community, Techirghiol established itself as a spa town with organized mud extraction and treatment facilities. The public nomol (mud) baths are open 7 days a week. Residents of the region have been coming here their whole lives.