Duszniki-Zdrój

Duszniki-Zdrój
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 km^2 (8.60 sq mi)
Elevation	583 m (1,913 ft)
Population (2006)
• Total	5,113
• Density	230/km^2 (590/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 [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 is a notable spa town and a major tourist attraction of the area.

Prior to 1945 the area was part of Germany. After World War II the region was placed under Polish administration and ethnically cleansed according to the post-war Potsdam Agreement. The native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles.

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.

External links

• Duszniki-Zdrój On-line
• Bad-Reinerz on old postcards
• Official site
• Jewish Community in Duszniki-Zdrój on Virtual Shtetl

Coordinates: 50°24′N 16°23′E / 50.400°N 16.383°E