Kudowa-Zdrój

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Kudowa-Zdrój

Name

Kudowa-Zdrój

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

Location