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Daruvar

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Daruvar’s iron-rich waters have been used for more than 2000 years, making this spa town a cultural mosaic with a reputed health tradition; a perfect setting for recovery or relaxation.

 

Category

Ancient Spa

Price Range

60-200 €

Your Thermal Travelsexperience

Located along the Toplica river, in northeastern Croatia, the town of Daruvar has grown around its thermal complex, built directly above the healing thermal springs. Celts, Romans, Ottomans, Austro-Hungarian aristocracy… All of them appreciated the healing qualities of its waters and muds, which have been treating infertility in women for over two thousand year and are also renowned for medical rehabilitation and the treatment of rheumatic diseases.

Destination

Julijev park 1 43500, Daruvar

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In São Pedro do Sul, the former Grande Hotel Lisboa was transformed into the Grande Hotel Thermas. Exotic inspirations and glamour are common themes throughout the project, which offers 153 rooms and aims to give thermalism a more contemporary and even avant-garde approach.

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Historical Background

4th Century BC - Roman Era
Early Settlements

Daruvar’s earliest known settlement dates to the 4th century BC, though archaeological evidence shows the area was inhabited during the Stone Age. The Romans allied with the local Celtic Iasi tribe (“healers”), known for their use of the thermal springs, and built the important Aqua Balissae complex. The baths welcomed notable visitors, including Emperors Hadrian, Commodus, and Constantine the Great, and were dedicated to healing deities.

Post-Roman - 16th Century
Medieval and Ottoman Period

After the fall of the Roman Empire, Croats established villages near the springs. The area later fell under Ottoman rule in the 16th century.

18th - 20th Century
Austro-Hungarian Influence

In the 18th century, Count Antun Janković received the land from Queen Maria Theresa and built Daruvar Castle, giving the settlement its modern name. The spa facilities developed over the years, including Antun’s Bath (1772), the Swiss Villa (1860), Arcadia (1870), and the Central Mud Baths (1909), all surrounded by a large spa park.

The Central Mud Bath in Daruvar was built in a Moorish style in 1909, directly over Roman foundations and the hot springs, in the centre of Julije’s Spa Park.

Recently restored to its former glory, the Central Mud Bath, with its octagonal cupula is the symbol of the town.

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Springs

Antun, Ivan, Marija

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Earliest known use

2nd century BC

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Hottest Spring

46ºC

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Chemical Elements

Iron

Culture&Gastronomy

Afyon:Culture, Thermal, and Cuisine

Afyon is renowned for its thermal springs, rich culture, and cuisine. These elements, harmonized with religious history, are showcased through various cultural assets and activities. Beyond its healing springs, Afyon offers concerts, festivals, sports, and historic monuments.

HistoricalSites

Ruins from the Roman Empire include Apemia, Synnada, and Amorion. The Byzantines and Seljuks added landmarks like Kırkgöz Bridge and Sahipata Caravanserai. The Ottomans constructed notable baths and caravanserais, such as İmaret Bath and Döğer Caravanserai.

UNESCORecognition

Afyon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List sites: Mountainous Phrygia and Afyon Great Mosque. In 2019, the city was designated a UNESCO Creative City for its world-renowned cuisine.

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