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Mansion Pustý Chotár in Beladice was built by the noble family of Jesensky around 1820. Then it became the seat of the noble family Szirányii - Őtőmős. Later the mansion was bought by Baron Henrik Lindelóf, who by the end of the century rebuilt it and enlarged in the spirit of neoclassicism.

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Mansion complex in the village of Dolná Krupá has been managed by Music Museum since 2003, which belongs under Slovak National Museum. The village is located 10 km from Trnava. Objects of the  mansion including 20 hectares English park are unique classical monument in whole Slovakia range.

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In the nearby woods in the village of Iliašovce was built by Count Stephen Czáky summer residence, which consisted of several buildings and a park. It was in 1773 and it was named Sans Souci, which means "no worries".

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In the extensive English park is situalted the picturesque Chateaux Topolčianky, dated back to the 15. - 16. century. Its main classicist wing is included into the three Renaissance wings, which conclude the courtyard with a fountain in the middle.

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Very nice romantic castle, one of the most famous in Slovakia, located above the same name village on the slopes of Little Carpathians. Castle belonged to Pálffy line and today it is used by the Slovak Academy of Sciences as the House of researchers.

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A good choice during your holiday in Slovakia, can be the visit of Bojnice Castle. Today's form of Bojnice Castle was given to it by major redesign at the turn of the 19. and 20. century.

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The oldest historical architectural monument, which is the highlight of Levice is a stone castle from the late 13th century. When exactly it was built is not mentioned in any of the known archival materials.

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City of Gelnica id dominated by a rock cliff with former Gelnica Castle ruins. It was built during the reign of King Ondrej II of Hungary in 1234. It was built to protect the city and the mines. Already in the 13th century it survived the 1st Tartar invasion. In the 15th century the castle got into the hands of Jan Jiskra and later the Brethren troops.

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Grotta with observation tower is one of the jewels of Považie and at the same time is one of two surviving monuments of this kind in Slovakia and also the only reconstructed. Grotta was biuld by Ilešházi family line. It is known as "Babylon".

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Recovery and reconstruction of Trenčín Castle, situated on a high rock above the river Váh in the southwestern tip of Strážov hills, began in 1954 - only a year after Trenčín Castle was declared a national cultural monument. Reconstruction lasted until about seventies. In the present all parts of the castle well preserved.

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The first written mention of the Fiakovo Castle dates back to 1242, which mentions it as one of the 17 castles that survived Tartar raids.

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Nitra Castle can be recommended as a tip for a nice and really cheap trip during your holiday in Slovakia. It rises on a hill above the city of Nitra.

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Orava Castle stands on a steep limestone cliff above the village of Oravský Podzámok. During your vacation this could be a great target for a trip. The first written evidence of the castle dates back to 1267, when King Bela IV. took it over from Mika Balaš and thus became royal property.

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Čachtice Castle is a tip for a nice trip during a vacation in the Little Carpathians. It is a stone castle, proudly towering the stark limestone rock at the northernmost part of the Little Carpathians near Nové Mesto nad Váhom.

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Beckov is one of the most romantic Slovak castles and that is a proper reason to vistit it during your holiday in Slovakia. Beckov is located on the western edge of Považský Inovec mountain range. Castle fortress occupies an area of ​​approximately 1.45 hectares. It is situated on a massive rock up to 60 meters high, which makes it dominate the surroundings. Owners of this castle used to control the ford of Váh river and toll  on the border of Trenčín and Nitra county.

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The idea to organize Donovaly dog sled race was brought in the '90s The local self-government. Visiting this event may be a good tip for a trip during your vacation.

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Ski Makov ski resort is located in the village Makov, in the interface of Javaorníky and Beskydy mountains, in the district of Čadca - Žilina Region, in Kysuce.

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Tatranská Lomnica, Štrbské Pleso and Starý Smokovec are the top ski resorts in the beautiful alpine surroundings of the High Tatras with a total length of the ski runs of 22 km and excellent conditions for winter sports and hiking at altitude above 2000 m.

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The skiers will find Ski resort Bačova Roven *** in Nízke Tatry mountains under the well-known Čertovica, on the outskirts of the village Vyšná Boca.

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Zochová chata - Piesok is well-known resort in the Little Carpathian Mountains at an altitude of 438 m above sea level. The centre can be reached via the city of Modra. Distance from the town of Pezinok is 12 km.

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Enjoy skiing at the ski resort Vernár-Studničky just 20 km from Poprad at great prices. In our resort is available skiing for beginners and intemediate. 100% guarantee of snow throughout the season. There is catering possibity as well as ski equipment rental.

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Newly built, fully equipped ski resort SKI ZÁBAVA Hruštín is located at the altitude of - 900 m up to 1150 m on the north side of the Oravská Magura, 7 km away from the village of Hruštín.

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Ski resort Ski Bachledova lies on the southern and northern slopes of Spišská Magura with a beautiful panorama of the Belianske Tatry mountains.

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Ski Resort Relax Center Plejsy is located near Krompachy, only 45 km away from Košice. It is the only 4-star ski resort in Eastern Slovakia, with ski season lasting on average of 123 days with 10 km of ski runs of varying difficulty.

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The ski center Salamandra Resort offers ski runs with a total length of 1.4 kilometers.

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Ski resort Snowland Valčianska dolina Valley was opened in 2001. The resort is located in Malá Fatra in Lúčanská part of this mountain range.

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Ski resort Spišská Nová Ves - Rittenberg is located only 3 km away from the city center.
It is situated on the outskirts of the Slovak Paradise National Park, in the city part called Ferčekovce.

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Jasná ski resort as the biggest ski area in Slvakia offers excellent conditions for winter sports, entertainment and active leisure on the north and south side of Chopok with 36 km of ski runs.

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Ski resort Šachtičky the right choice for your winter holiday in Slovakia. Located in the westernmost part of the Nízke Tatry mountain range, about 10 km from Banská Bystrica. This resort does not offer hard slopes. Most of the ski runs are of moderate and light difficulty.

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Ski resort Kubínska Hoľa is located above the town of Dolný Kubín. On 13 kilometers of south oriented slopes you can ski from 720 to 1,396 meters above sea level.

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Jasenská dolina Valley Ski Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts in Veľká Fatra mountain range. The ski resort is located about 12 km from Martin. Jasenská dolina Valley is a year-round recreation center.

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Ski Park Ružomberok lies above town of Ružomberok and is very easily accessible by the new cableway from Hrabovo.

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Winter Park Martinky Ski resort is located in Malá Fatra mountains. Elevation difference of the ski runs is 306 m. Total trail length is 13.3 km.

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Ski resort Tale Ski, Golf & Hotel Resort is located in the South of Nízke Tatry mountains. Elevation difference of the ski run represents 280 meters.

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Pezinská Baba is the most important winter sports resort in the Little Carpathians at an altitude of 527 m above sea level. Located 12 km from the town Pezinok on top of the mentioned mountain range.

The resort features five lifts with a total capacity of 3680 people per hour, and ski runs with the summary length of 2910 m, equipped with artificial snow and artificial lighting.
Lift operation is daily 9:00 to 16:00 and night skiing from 17:00 to 21:00.

The center is equipped with ski equipment rental and ski school www.dksport.sk

The center has also regularly groomed cross-country trails - 8 km long, suitable for classic and skating technique as well.

More detailed information available at www.lkbaba.sk and tel.: +421 33 6 402 312

text: LK Baba Pezinok

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Ski resort Snow Paradise Veľká Rača in Kysucké Beskidy is an excellent destination for all holidaymakers and winter sports fans with various demands on difficulty and type of ski terrain.

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At an altitude of 1400 - 1900 m above sea level lies the Ski resort Štrbské Pleso - paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Nine ski slopes, three chairlifts, three lifts and two ski jumps are located here.

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If you like to ski, PARK SNOW Donovaly is the right choice for you. It is among the top resorts in Slovakia and is a great tip for those who want to enjoy a relaxing, but also action holiday or weekend. Ski resort PARK SNOW Donovaly is located in the picturesque countryside between the Nízke Tatry and Veľká Fatra mountain ranges and it offers high-quality services to all visitors.

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Looking for nice outdoor experience during your holiday in Slovakia? Váh bike route, that is stretching between Piešťany and Žilina may be the right answer.

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In Slovakia, the Danube cycling route passes Berg border crossing and can be an excellent tip for your holiday in Slovakia. It runs along the Danube embankment towards the Prístavný most bridge.
From the Prístavný most bridge bike path continues on both sides of the Danube – around the Gabčíkovo dam to the village Vojka.

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All fans of active recreation are invited to heavy dose of relax in Stupava. The popular event - Stupava marathon with a rich accompanying program is a stable sport event taking place in summer and winter more than 10 years in a row. It is great mountain cycling and trail running event.

The main point of all cycling and marathon running activities is concentrated in Stupava village at the foot of picturesque Little Carpathians. For mountain cycling marathon participants of all ages from young children to seniors are prepared tracks in length from a few short rounds in Stupava park up to 105 kilometer challenge in the forests of the Little Carpathians for the true distance lovers.

longest trail is nearly 3000 m elevation! Start of each cycling stage is on Saturday and it is separated within time according to the length of the trail. On Sunday, you can run a 17 km run through beautiful Carpathian forests. As well a combination of cycling and running is possible. This run except of enjoying  a beautiful forest area offers 350 m elevation of uphill trail.
If you would like to enjoy run and cycling, organizers offer a combination of them. This category also offers discounted entry fee.

Accompanying program of Stupava Marathon is really the right place to be for families with children. You can experience the unique sightseeing flight in a hot air balloon and helicopter overlooking the track, or enjoy a cultural program in Stupava.

Performances by musical groups, or showman on BMX bikes. You can also visit booths with outdoor equipment. Come and have fun at Stupavska Marathon!

For more information on the event website: www.stupavskymaraton.sk

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Spa Smrdáky is a very specific spa located 80 km northwest of the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava.
Their specialty is the treatment of skin diseases especially in combination with musculoskeletal diseases using the unique natural wealth - hydrogen sulphide mineral water and sulfur mud.

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Natural Health Spa Kováčová and Spa house Detvan are located near Kremnické vrchy mountains - 4 km from the town of Zvolen.

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Spa Nový Smokovec rank among the most desired climatic spas in Slovakia. The spa is located in the Tatra National Park (TANAP), at the foot of Slavkovský štít peak.

Basics of spa tradition in Smokovce area laid in 1797 Count Csáky and 1876 MD. Nicholas Szontagh opened a new modern climatic spa in Nový Smokovec.

The main natural healing factor is mountainous and alpine climate that provide complex treatment effect on the human body. Spa Nový Smokovec achieve a high success rate in treating non-tuberculous respiratory diseases, states after repeated pneumonia and pulmonary operations, certain diseases of the metabolism and endocrine glands, occupational diseases, milder forms of neurosis or for overall physical and mental exhaustion.

The basic spa treatment at the Spa Nový Smokovec is called climatotherapy. The essence of this king of treatment lies in the patients stay in a climate of unusual purity of air, high levels of sunlight and ultraviolet radiation, reduced atmospheric pressure over a layer of dust and smoke atmosphere, almost without bacteria and allergens.

Location of the baths is directly in the tourist center of High Tatras and thus creates excellent conditions for hiking and other sports activities. Spa guests can enjoy during summer many hiking trails and ski slopes and cross-country ski trails in winter.

Beyond that all visitors have the opportunity to relax in the new wellness center, learn to play ricchochet, improve in billiard or table tennis, work out in the gym, or rent a mountain bike to enjoy a great variety of cycle routes in High Tatras.

The spa area consists of several hotels, a restaurant and conference center.

Wellness

It was created in the way that the visitor enjoys unique experience and a special place of rest and relaxation. In addition to traditional Finnish sauna and steam room, spa offers a wide range of other possibilities: steam sauna with aromatherapy or salt inhalation with eucalyptus aromatherapy sauna and infra - sauna.

It also offers experience showers, Kneipp foot baths, hydromassage bath seat, icefall for body massage, cooling tub, tepidarium and a jacuzzi for 6 persons with a hydromassage and whirlpool, all of which are intended to rest, relax and acquire new strength before returning to real life.

Contact the Spa Nový Smokovec Spa:
• tel.: +421 52 44 22 454-6
• fax: +421 52 44 23 140
• Mobile: +421918773386
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• Web: www.kupelens.sk

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Bardejov Spa has a long tradition. Bardejov Spa is located less than 5 km from the town of Bardejov, close to Magura mountain range that protects the city from the wind and weather changes.

Geographic location, microclimate, mineral water, natural environment in a picturesque valley surrounded by forests makes Bardejov very suitable place for the treatment of respiratory, circulatory system, digestive system diseases as well as treatment of physical and mental exhaustion.

Good results were also achieved in preventive reconditioning and rehabilitation programs. There are good conditions here for the treatment of obesity and other lifestyle diseases, conditions for physical and mental exhaustion.

Central spa colonnade consists of a central bath house, which is connected via a glass corridor with spa houses Astoria, Elizabeth and Ozone, where you can relax and enjoy a pleasant holiday.

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Rajecké Teplice Spa is located in the north of central Slovakia, about 15 km southwest of Žilina. Beneficial effects of mineral water in Rajecké Teplice are known since the 14th century.

Rajecké Teplice Spa provides modern indoor swimming pool with thermal water - called Waterworld.
Sauna lovers will enjoy the so-called Sauna world, where Arab sauna, salt sauna, herbal sauna and Finnish sauna is available.

In Rajecké Teplice Spa these diseases are treated with success:
• musculoskeletal diseases
• nerve diseases
• occupational diseases
• non-tuberculosis respiratory diseases

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Spa Sklené Teplice is situated at the foot of Štiavnické hills in an idyllic valley through which flows the stream of Teplá. Artificial deep boreholes and wells to a depth of 1,600 meters are being used here as well.

These spa are the most important spa of the so-called volcanic belt. Cave bath "Parenica"  is unique in European scales. Thermal springs emanate directly into the cave and with the temperature of 42 ° C heat the cave pool.

The village and Spa Sklené  Teplice is situated in a valley of Teplá stream in Štiavnicke hills near Banská Štiavnica. The name Sklené Teplice comes from a glassworks manufactory that already existed in r. 1340 over here and hot mineral springs, which are first mentioned in the 16th century.

Construction of Sklené Teplice Spa resort began in the 17th century. In the 18th century were already known a spa town. In 1788 first international congress of naturalists – geologists was situated here. The current spa buildings are built in the classic style of the period 1835-1848.

In Sklené Teplice musculoskeletal diseases and nervous disorders are treated, using sulphate-calcium-magnesium water at 37 ° - 52.3 ° C, which rises from 12 sources.
Remarkable is the thermal bath in a cave in a rock pool Parenica. Spa park was built simultaneously with spa buildings.

Visitors can as well take a bath in a thermal pool and use a nearby ski center. Tourists will appreciate the local hiking trails to nearby tourist destinations such as Pustý hrad Hill with the foundations of a medieval castle Teplica.

The Spa Sklené Teplice successfully treat these diseases:
• musculoskeletal diseases
• diseases of joints and spine
• neurological disease
• post-injury disabilities  and musculoskeletal post-surgery problems

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Slovak Health Spa Piešťany belong more than 100 years to leading European spas in the treatment of rheumatism, rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. They use natural resources  - a unique healing sulphurous mud and thermal water.

Through specialized therapies to reduce inflammation in the joints their mobility is restored again. These therapies strengthen the immune system, regenerate the damaged cartilage and slows down the degenerative process of the joints. Specialized and experienced doctors set up a program of treatment for each guest individually.

Spa Island is an oasis of peace and relaxation, but also offers plenty of opportunities for sports activities. Rich cultural program in local social center , but also a 9-hole golf course and outdoor swimming pool "Eva" with tennis courts and beach volleyball is available. Directly on the island there are two to five-star spa hotels with a rehabilitation center. Beautiful spa park is ideal for walking and many cafés and restaurants offer local and international specialties.

Natural Health Resources

Unique healing resources are the reason why people come to Piešťtany Spa. The healing effects of the local thermal mineral water and sulfur mud were first described by doctors in 14 century.

Thermal mineral water

Thermal mineral water in Spa Piešťany has high mineral content (1500 mg per liter). The water also contains hydrogen sulfide and other gases. It rises from a depth of about 2000 meters. The temperature of the water sources is 67 ˚ C to 69 ˚ C. Daily emanate is three million liters of thermal water.

Sulphurous mud

Sulfur peloid mud is unique in Europe and worldwide. It is mined in places of current hot sulfur springs of thermal mineral water.

The sulphurous mud works anti-inflammatory, strengthens the immune processes in the body, preventing degradation of elastin, collagen and hyaluronan, and thereby improves the function of cartilage, connective tissue and improves motor skills.

Therapeutic indications

Inflammatory rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, Bechterew's disease, soft tissue rheumatism, infectious arthritis, arthrosis, coxarthrosis,  degenerative non-inflammatory rheumatic diseases, organic nervous diseases (sciatica, post inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, states the total or partial paralysis of one side of the body as well as injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system), orthopedic disorders.

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Slovak Health Spa Piestany, OJSC
Winterova 29
921 29 Piestany
Slovakia
Tel.: +421 (0) 33 - 775 77 33
Fax: +421 (0) 33 - 775 77 39
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Website: www.kupelepiestany.sk

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Turčianske Teplice is a spa with centuries of history, which were visited by a number of kings and emperors. The local thermal water was described by many scientists and scholars.

Turčianske Teplice known as one of the oldest spas in Slovakia, is specialized in area of musculoskeletal disorders, kidney and urinary tract diseases treatment. The basis of the treatment is in the form of sulfuric baths - hydro - calcium - magnesium weakly mineralized water with a temperature of 42 ° C.

Turčianske Teplice is situated in the heart of Slovakia, 35 km from Banská Bystrica, in the southwestern part of the region Turiec.

Thermal water in pools and tubs spa rises from the bedrock of Veľká Fatra Mountains and Kremnické vrchy. The seven springs provide 30 l hydro sulphate-calcium-magnesium hypotonic thermal water per second containing more than 1,500 mg of dissolved minerals in 1 liter.

Turčianske Teplice offer medical homes with indoor thermal pools and large spa park with rare trees and suburban recreational area of Lazy nad Čremošným to its visitors.

The Spa Turčianske Teplice as the only spa in Slovakia treat kidney and urinary tract. With the success are treated here as well disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the states of rheumatic inflammation of the joints, chronic degenerative diseases, diseases of the hip and knee joints, back, post-traumatic and post-operative deformation states of the musculoskeletal system.

In 2007, the Spa Turčianske Teplice built and opened a modern center of thermal pools, whirlpools, saunas and outdoor water attractions called  "Spa & Water Park". Around the city several ski resorts are situated. Tourists appreciate marked trail through Žarnovická dolina valley to the main ridge of the Veľká Fatra.

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Spa Trenčianske Teplice is known as antirheumatic baths located in the western part of Slovakia. Trenčianske Teplice are among the oldest and most popular resorts in Slovakia.
City and Spa Trenčianske Teplice is situated in a deep valley of Teplička water stream in Strážov Hills. The earliest mention comes from r. 1355. Spa Trenčianske Teplice emerged near medicinal natural resources, which are sulfur-hydro-calcium-magnesium-sulfur - weakly mineralized water at 40 ° C.

Trenčianske Teplice are known for sulphurous hot springs with a temperature of 37-42 ° C. Some flow directly into the pools. The water temperature allows the use of the bath without cooling or heating.

Sources are primarily used to treat musculoskeletal health problems. Town's architectural gems are Trenčianske Teplice Spa Hammam, built in oriental style.

In Trenčianske Teplice musculoskeletal diseases are treated (arthritis, rheumatism, Bechterew's disease), spinal diseases, health problems after injuries and musculoskeletal and nervous disorders (neuralgia).

Treatments in Spa Trenčianske Teplice

· Complex balneotherapy
· Professional medical care
· Mud Wraps - limoplast (mixture of dewatered sludge, paraffin oil)
· Physical therapy (water-, light- and electrotherapy treatments)
· Hydrotherapy
· Gas Injection
· Acupuncture
· Medication
· Kneipp hydrotherapy
· Peat wraps
· Diet

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