Duszniki-Zdrój
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  Duszniki-Zdrój
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| Country |  Poland |
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| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian | ||
| County | Kłodzko | ||
| Gmina | Duszniki-Zdrój (urban gmina) | ||
| Established | 10th century | ||
| Town rights | 1346 | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Grzegorz Średziński | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 22.28 km² (8.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| - Total | 5,113 | ||
| - Density | 229.5/km² (594.4/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 57-340 | ||
| Area code(s) | +48 74 | ||
| Car plates | DKL | ||
| Website: http://www.duszniki.pl/ | |||
Duszniki-Zdrój [duʂˈniki ˈzdruj] (German Bad Reinerz) is a spa town in the Valley of Kłodzko on the Bystrzyca River. It is a notable spa town and a major tourist attraction of the area.
[edit] Economy
The city's economy is based on tourism, with several hundred thousand people visiting the town and the area every year. In addition, there are several mineral water bottling plants, a traditional paper works and a crystal jewellery producer.
[edit] Spa
Although the area was known for its healthy waters at least since late Middle Ages, the spa was officially founded in 1769. The natural sparkling waters of Duszniki are used in treatment of a variety of illnesses, including cardiac problems, gastrical problems. In addition, there is a number of facilities for balnaeology located in Duszniki and an osteoporosis treatment centre. Young Frédéric Chopin visited the spa in 1826.
[edit] External links
- Duszniki-Zdrój On-line
- Bad-Reinerz on old postcards
- Official site
- Short Promotional Video, in Polish
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