Kudowa-Zdrój
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kudowa-Zdrój is a spa town in the Kłodzko County of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland, situated on the Polish‑Czech border opposite the Czech town of Náchod. The town, first mentioned in a 1448 document by Henry the Elder, developed around mineral springs that were celebrated for treating cardiovascular diseases. Notable landmarks include the Chapel of Skulls in the Czermna district and the Basilica of Wambierzyce, a major Catholic pilgrimage site.
Statistics
Area
33.90 km²
Population
9,627