Maloja Palace Hotel.The Belgian Count Camille de Renesse, married to the wealthy Malvina de Kerkove von Denterghem, visited the Engadine in 1880 where he developed his vision to establish an extravagant tourist resort in the canton of Graubünden...In 1880 he bought 140 hectares of terrain in Maloja and in 1882 the construction of the Maloja Palace began. An average of 500 house-builders were working on the site, which was designed by the architect Jules Rau in beautiful neorenaissance style. The project of the Maloja Palace was very ambitious. The Neue ZThe interior of the Grand Hotel was equipped following the newest technical standards. Lifts were installed and a very complex air conditioning system would transfer salubrious substances to each room. The count even placed a ozone-producing machine in the main hall. At this time ozone rich air was considered healthy. Only the best and most expensive was considered good enough by the Count. After two years of construction, the Grandhotel finally could open its doors in July 1884 under the name "Kursaal Maloja". BILD> CATTANEO /fotoSwiss.com