Duszniki-Zdrój
Duszniki-Zdrój | |
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 17th-century paper mill | |
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  Duszniki-Zdrój | |
| Coordinates: 50°23′N 16°23′E / 50.383°N 16.383°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Kłodzko |
| Gmina | Duszniki-Zdrój (urban gmina) |
| Established | 10th century |
| Town rights | 1346 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrzej Rymarczyk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.28 km2 (8.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 5,113 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 57-340 |
| Area code | +48 74 |
| Car plates | DKL |
| Website | http://www.duszniki.pl/ |
Duszniki-Zdrój [duʂˈɲikʲi ˈzdrui̯]) (German: Bad Reinerz) is a spa town in the Klodzko Valley on the Bystrzyca River in Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It attracts tourists from around the world.
Economy
The town'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. The Museum of Papermaking in Duszniki-Zdrój is located in the town.
Spa
Although the area was known for its healthy waters at least since the 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 balneotherapy located in Duszniki and an osteoporosis treatment centre.
The 16-year-old Frédéric Chopin visited the spa in 1826.
External links
- Duszniki-Zdrój On-line
- Bad-Reinerz on old postcards
- Official site
- Jewish Community in Duszniki-Zdrój on Virtual Shtetl
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