Maximilian Vrhovac (Karlovac, 23.11.1752.g. - Zagreb, 16.12.1827.g.), patron of the arts, one of the greatest benefactors of Croats belong to a very great merit in the construction of baths and hospitals in Stubicke Spas.
Since the Spas mainly happening in connection with thermal water, so the events of historical importance associated with pool or spa. The first pool with thermal water, "Krop spacious," came the 1776th year, while construction began swimming 1811th year. Its full development Stubičke Spa, as a thermal bath and spa, exercise in the late 18th and in the 19th century century to early 20th century were known throughout Central Europe as a fashionable spa.