"The best European balneology resort!!!" Top 5 Page for this destination Druskininkai by matcrazy1
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Druskininkai is the best European balneology resort! (chosen by Eurepean edition of "Newsweek" magazine) and indeed, I found it true! It's great place to relax in peace and quite!
Druskininkai (Druskienniki in Polish language) is old town, first mentioned in 1636. It is spa with 12 mineral water springs, many parks, sanatoriums, health spas, two lovely lakes and old churches including lovely Russian Orthodox church built at the end of 19th century.
Relaxing and creative atmosphere of Druskininkai attracted many famous Polish and Lithuanian people before WWII, including Polish ruler, marshal Pilsudski and Lithuanian composer Ciurlionis.
The spa looked pretty empty when I was there in June 2004. There were quite many Polish medium and older age visitors there. The resort was growing and changing trying to meet the needs of its visitors. It was inexpensive area, cheaper than any popular spa in Poland, even not mentioning any Western European resort.
- Pros:Spa! Relaxing atmosphere, not crowded, inexpensive
- Cons:More good quality tourist facilities, please!
- In a nutshell:Escape and relax in peace and quiet!
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Now this place is water amusement park ;)
Hey! Very nice page! Thanks! We plan to go to Druskininkai and Grutas on wednesday :)
I haven't made it to Druskininkai yet but I like your tips about every day things! I really like Lithuania!
You have this rare skill of describing the seemingly common and obvious things in a fascinating way. Great job.
Interesting contrast between old wooden houses and modern one with a lot more glass. It is amazing though that even the old houses had a lot of glass. In France we have lot of fast food (pizza) in trailers. I guess they have running water from a tank!
Not a stone left unturned, Matt. So thorough and engaging is this information. You find the most unique things to write about. I really appreciate all the work you do. It is quite helpful.
Wow, that blue church is really amazing. I love seeing all the different church styles in Europe. The ones here in the US are all so boooooring!
Some of the architecture of the Soviet era is very interesting indeed, but I think the Russian Orthodox Church is so beautiful!
Another of your great pages,it seems that Druskininkai is the perfect place for a relaxed holidays! Beautiful pictures also,I liked sp. the opening one!!!!!
I love Russian Orthodoxe churches and esp. the MUSIC: one of my favourites! And the "business men": in one blink of an eye they know what price to ask, hahaha! Lovely, well done page again, Maciek, thanks! elisabeth
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