8 Kolobrzeska, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Polanica-Zdrój is a beautiful spa town in the Lower Silesia Province, located in the central part of the Kłodzko Valley near Kłodzko. The history of Polanica as a health resort began in 1828, when Józef Gromls started to exploit the springs, built a small pump room and wooden bathrooms. At that time, there were five mineral water springs, and two were exploited - "Józef's Spring" and "Jerzy's Spring". In 1904 the exploitation of the "Wielka Pieniawa" spring began. A comfortable spa house with modern hydrotherapy devices was created. In 1906, the Spa Park was established in Polanica-Zdrój. It is located in the city center and has an area of almost 13 ha. The park consists of five parts. The oldest and most attractive one is the Central Park. Along with the main promenade, it runs from the "Wielka Pieniawa" Pump Room to the Obelisk of Adam Mickiewicz. In addition, it also includes the Forest Park, Józef Park, Chess Park and the park around the cardiology center. The Spa Park was entered in the register of monuments. Polanica-Zdrój is known for its concerts, the Natura-Sanat tourist fair, and the International Chess Tournament. At Bystrzyca Dusznicka, on the promenade, there is the Alley of Basketball Stars with handprints of athletes.
