Established 10th century Elevation 583 m (1,913 ft) Population 5,113 (2006) | Town rights 1346 Area 22.28 km² Local time Wednesday 10:12 AM | |
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Gmina Duszniki-Zdrój (urban gmina) Weather 4°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 69% Humidity Points of interest Zieleniec Ski Arena, Museum of Papermaking in Duszni, Dworek Chopina, Bukačka, Hořečky | ||
Duszniki-Zdrój [duʂˈɲikʲi ˈzdrui̯]) 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.
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Map of Duszniki-Zdr%C3%B3j, Poland
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 balnaeology located in Duszniki and an osteoporosis treatment centre.
The 16-year-old Frédéric Chopin visited the spa in 1826.