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History
of Konstancin
written
by Józef Hertel
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Location,
climate, spa features
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Located
within the Warsaw Dale, in the middle of Mazovia Flats,
about 20 km south of Warsaw, at about 75-100 metres above
the sea level; on the banks of Jeziorka river and Wierzbna
stream, roughly 6 km west of Vistula river. Densely wooded
area, mostly pine, with vast areas of Chojnów and Kabaty
forests on the south and north respectively.
Moderate local climate, good sun exposure, light winds,
little rain, sandy soil - all that enables quick filtering
of the atmospheric waters and low humidity. The forests
influence the clearness of atmosphere, enrichen it with
aromatic oils, so important in the process of regeneration
and healing. It is beneficial to the treatment of cardiologic,
neurologic and larygologic deseases, rheumatism and general
biologilal regeneration.
Spa features - thermal salt spring - 6.7 %, chlorine-natrium
waters, about 29°C from the depth of 1750 m. It is used
in profilactics and treatment of respiratory tract; especially
valuable for people using their voice - artists, teachers,
those working in foul air conditions. The microelement contained
in the salty waters nrichen the blood composites.
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