Moravske Toplice

The name of the settlement was changed from Moravci to Moravske Toplice (literally, 'Moravci Hot Springs') in 1983 to reflect its character as a spa town.Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS. The Hungarian name of the village was Tót-Morácz (literally, 'Slovene Morácz'), which was officially changed to Alsómarác (literally, 'Lower Marác') in 1907, contrasting with Felsőmarác (literally, 'Upper Marác').

File:Evangeličanska cerkev Moravci.pngThe first written mention of the settlement dates back to 1366. In 1365, Miklós Széchy, the Ban of Croatia, and his brother, Domonkos, the Bishop of Transylvania, received Lendva Castle (now Grad) and its appurtenances as a royal gift or in exchange for Éleskő in Borsod County, Miskolc, and their appurtenances, previously the estate of the late János Omodéfi. The settlement remained in the possession of this family throughout the following centuries; they also bore the names of Bánfi de Felső-Lindva from the seat of the estate. On the occasion of the 1366 inauguration, the parts of the estate belonging to this area were listed in greater detail, among which the village was listed as Morauch et alia Dlorauch in districtu Sancti Martini. It belonged to the Szentmárton district of the estate of Lendva Castle. With the extinction of the Széchy family at the end of the 17th century, it became the property of the Batthyánys.

The manor house of the Batthyány family was built in the 18th century by the highway leading towards Mura-Szombat. The late Baroque house was probably surrounded by a walled garden where there were a few outbuildings. The manor formed the center of the agricultural settlement, which was scattered over a large area.

There are two spas located in Moravske Toplice. Terme 3000 is the larger one and contains three hotels,[http://www.slovenia.info/?hotel=2730&lng=2 Hotel Livada Prestige****][http://www.sava-hotels-resorts.com/en/accomodations/terme-3000-moravske-toplice/hotel-livada-prestige/ Hotel Livada Prestige****][http://www.slovenia.info/?hotel=1540 Hotel Ajda][http://www.slovenia.info/?hotel=1561 Hotel Termal***] a campsite,[http://www.slovenia.info/?kamp=787 Camping site Terme 3000] the Prekmurska Vas kitchenette suites,[http://www.slovenia.info/?apartma=24197 the "Prekmurska vas" apartment colony in Terme 3000] and an array of bungalows with traditional thatched roofs.[http://www.slovenia.info/?hotel=4250 Bungalows in Terme 3000] All of them have access to {{convert|5000|m2}} of water areas: indoor and outdoor pools with a number of water slides. The outdoor pools are better suited for families with children, and the indoor ones for those that prefer a more peaceful environment. Large grassy areas surround the pools and offer natural shade.

The smaller one is Terme Vivat spa.[http://www.slovenia.info/en/term-kopalisce/The-Vivat-Spa.htm?term_kopalisce=3808&lng=2 Terme Vivat spa] The Vivat unit is only {{convert|50|m|abbr=on}} from the Vivat Hotel. The Vivat Hotel is fully adapted for persons with disabilities, and it is the first hotel in Slovenia designed for people with hearing impairments.[http://www.visitslovenia.net/en/hotel-reservations/hotel-vivat-moravske-toplice Terme Vivat Spa in Moravske Toplice] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091010233500/http://www.visitslovenia.net/en/hotel-reservations/hotel-vivat-moravske-toplice |date=2009-10-10 }}

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church stands at the site of a former manor house. The late Baroque mansion of the Batthyány family (later owned by the Ernuszts) was bought by the Lutheran parish in 1889, and converted to a church, rectory and school complex. The tower was built in 1925, and three years later a clock was installed. The old manor house was demolished in the 1950s, and the nave of the church was built in 1962.{{cite web |title= Moravske Toplice - Evangeličanska cerkev |url=http://giskd2s.situla.org/rkd/Opis.asp?Esd=10052 |website=Situla: Register kulturne dediščine |publisher=Slovenian Ministry of Culture |accessdate=July 15, 2019}}

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Category:Populated places in the Municipality of Moravske Toplice

Category:Spa towns in Slovenia