Iwonicz-Zdrój
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Iwonicz-Zdrój
| image_skyline = Iwonicz-Zdrój, pensjonat Bazar w wieżą zegarową (HB1).jpg
| image_caption = Bazar guesthouse in Iwonicz-Zdrój
| image_shield = POL_Iwonicz-Zdrój_COA.svg
| pushpin_map = Poland
| pushpin_label_position = top
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{POL}}
| subdivision_type1 = Voivodeship
| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Podkarpackie Voivodeship|name=Subcarpathian}}
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = Krosno
| subdivision_type3 = Gmina
| subdivision_name3 = Iwonicz-Zdrój
| leader_party = PiS
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Grzegorz Nieradka
| area_total_km2 = 5.82
| population_as_of = 2007
| population_total = 1900
| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = CET
| utc_offset = +1
| timezone_DST = CEST
| utc_offset_DST = +2
| coordinates = {{coord|49|34|24|N|21|47|37|E|region:PL_type:city|display=title,inline}}
| elevation_m = 410
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 38-440
| blank_name = Car plates
| blank_info = RKR
| website = http://www.iwonicz-zdroj.pl
}}
Iwonicz-Zdrój ({{IPAc-pl|i|'|w|o|ń|i|cz|-|'|z|d|r|u|j}}) is a spa town in south-eastern Poland, in Subcarpathian Voivodship, in Krosno County. It has 1,831 inhabitants (02.06.2009).{{cite web|url=http://www.stat.gov.pl/cps/rde/xbcr/gus/PUBL_P_population_size_structure_31_12_2008.pdf |title=Population. Size and structure by territorial division |date=2009-06-02 |publisher=Central Statistical Office Warsaw|accessdate=2009-06-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926221330/http://www.stat.gov.pl/cps/rde/xbcr/gus/PUBL_P_population_size_structure_31_12_2008.pdf |archivedate=2011-09-26 }} It is located in the heartland of the Doły (Pits), and its average altitude is {{convert|410|m|ft|abbr=out}} above sea level, although there are some hills located within the confines of the town. It is one of the oldest health resorts in Poland.
History
Iwonicz-Zdroj is one of Poland's oldest health resorts and spas, dating back to 1578, which was famous outside Poland already in the 18th century. The town lies in the south-eastern part of Podkarpackie voivodship, Krosno province. The town is surrounded on all sides by high mixed forest. It lies at {{convert|400|m|0|abbr=off}} above sea level. This unusual location among hills of Beskid Niski, in the valley of Iwonicki Potok (Iwonicz Stream), undeniably rates Iwonicz highly among those places, which charm guests with their beauty and still immaculately clean air. The resort is at a distance of {{convert|80|km|0|abbr=off}} to the south from the voivodship capital – Rzeszów, and {{convert|16|km|0|abbr=in}} from Krosno. It is about {{convert|180|km|0|abbr=in}} away from Kraków. The Iwonicz climate is described as foothills climate with properties of sub-alpine climate, what is important and advantageous in health resort treatment. The Iwonicz forests create a microclimate around the resort, regulating humidity and temperature of the air, protecting it from winds and are a source of ozone. The resort is situated in the area of the greatest insolation and lowest cloudiness in Poland, which, all-in-all makes it a perfect spot for soothing, refreshing and regenerating the body.
The greatest wealth of Iwonicz land are mineral waters and moor mud, which are natural curative agents. These are chloride-bicarbonate-sodium, fluoride, iodide, boric and bromide waters. They are mainly extracted from geological levels so called second and third Ciężkowice sandstone where they occur close to natural gas and crude oil deposits. They are used for drinking therapy, mineral baths, inhalations and production of iodide-bromine salt.
Iwonicz-Zdroj. 1930-1939 (69710997) (cropped).jpg|General view, before 1939
Iwonicz. Sanatorjum Excelsior. 1935 (69710964) (cropped).jpg|Excelsior Sanatorium, 1935
Iwonicz-Zdroj. Dom Zdrojowy. 1930-1939 (69711069) (cropped).jpg|Spa house, before 1939
Iwonicz. Palac Hr. Zaluskich. 1930-1939 (69711034) (cropped).jpg|The Załuski Palace, before 1939
Iwonicz-Zdroj, zrodla Jozefa Karola i Amelji. 1928-1939 (887078) (cropped).jpg|Source of Józef Karol and Amelia, before 1939
Hiking trails
- European walking route E8
- Prešov - Miháľov - Kurimka - Dukla - Iwonicz-Zdrój – Rymanów-Zdrój - Puławy – Tokarnia (778 m) – Kamień (717 m) – Komańcza - Cisna - Ustrzyki Górne - Tarnica - Wołosate.
Gallery
File:Iwonicz-Zdrój, centrum (HB1).jpg|Town centre
File:Iwonicz-Zdrój, Dom Zdrojowy (HB1).jpg|Drinking house
File:Iwonicz-Zdrój, Pawilon Nad Źródłami (HB1).jpg|The Nad Źródłami Pavilion
File:Iwonicz-Zdrój, Stare Łazienki (HB1).jpg|Stare Łazienki sanatorium
File:Iwonicz-Zdrój, Sanatorium Biały Orzeł (HB1).jpg|White Eagle sanatorium
File:Iwonicz-Zdroj Maly Orzel.jpg|Little Eagle sanatorium
See also
References
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{{Commons category|Iwonicz-Zdrój}}
{{Gmina Iwonicz-Zdrój}}
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