Dolenjsk Toplic I Gree Embrac DOLENJSKE TOPLICE DOLENJSKE TOPLICE THERMAL SPA HONEY ROUTE APPLE ROUTE HERBAL ROUTE KOČEVSKI ROG RUINS OF SOTESKA MANSION GOTTSCHEE GERMAN HERITAGE TOURIST OFFER AND ACCOMMODATION IN DOLENJSKE TOPLICE DOLENJSKE TOPLICE Sights and attractions of the town, you cannot miss The town of Dolenjske Toplice, also known to locals a bathing house (today Hotel Vital). In front of it as Toplice, was named after hot water springs. The there is a thermal spa (today Hotel Kristal). It was first written source of the name dates back to the built by the plans of the architect Max Conrad in year 1215. As the second oldest thermal spa in the 1899. Inside, there is a painted restaurant hall former Carniola region, Dolenjske Toplice was adorned with a magnificent chandelier. The often written on maps. In 1604, the town was northern backyard of both buildings fills the park, graphically depicted for the first time. It is a spa lined with a century-old avenue of lime trees and town known for its thermal baths established chestnuts. between 1673 and 1677 by the Counts of Auersperg. 250 years ago (1768), it was replaced by At the beginning of the 18th century, Toplice gained market rights. In the center there were 21 houses. priest Matija Kastelec (1646–1657). He also built the Two destructive fires (1834 and 1895), changed church belfry, renovated the presbytery and living condition and the expansion of the spa decorated it with vaults. Due to Turkish invasions, a resulted in their gradual withdrawal to the outskirts camp complex was built around the church in the of the town. Therefore, a spacious spa square early 16th century. It is characterized by three developed in the center. It is marked by a century- defense towers, from which the southwestern one old village lime tree and a cast-iron fountain next to is the best preserved. it, the product of the former Auersperg iron works in Dvor, with the thermal water splashing out of it. The towers were connected by a 5 m high firewall At the edge of the square there is a modern hotel with portholes, from which the south side is still Balnea. preserved and visible. In addition to health resorts, the most prominent A walk over the big and small bridge will reveal attraction of Toplice is the parish church of St. some of the great houses from the beginning of the Anne. In its base it is most likely a Romanesque 20th century. Many of them show ambitious design building and it was renovated in 15th century, after with a rich façade decoration and imaginatively the Auerspergs obtained the patronage rights. The designed ventilation lines in facade gutters. There main renovations took place in the 17th century, are many hidden gems on both banks of the Sušica during the time of the architecturally educated torrent, waiting to be discovered. DOLENJSKE TOPLICE Sights and attractions of the town, you cannot miss The town of Dolenjske Toplice, also known to locals a bathing house (today Hotel Vital). In front of it as Toplice, was named after hot water springs. The there is a thermal spa (today Hotel Kristal). It was first written source of the name dates back to the built by the plans of the architect Max Conrad in year 1215. As the second oldest thermal spa in the 1899. Inside, there is a painted restaurant hall former Carniola region, Dolenjske Toplice was adorned with a magnificent chandelier. The often written on maps. In 1604, the town was northern backyard of both buildings fills the park, graphically depicted for the first time. It is a spa lined with a century-old avenue of lime trees and town known for its thermal baths established chestnuts. between 1673 and 1677 by the Counts of Auersperg. 250 years ago (1768), it was replaced by At the beginning of the 18th century, Toplice gained market rights. In the center there were 21 houses. priest Matija Kastelec (1646–1657). He also built the Two destructive fires (1834 and 1895), changed church belfry, renovated the presbytery and living condition and the expansion of the spa decorated it with vaults. Due to Turkish invasions, a resulted in their gradual withdrawal to the outskirts camp complex was built around the church in the of the town. Therefore, a spacious spa square early 16th century. It is characterized by three developed in the center. It is marked by a century- defense towers, from which the southwestern one old village lime tree and a cast-iron fountain next to is the best preserved. it, the product of the former Auersperg iron works in Dvor, with the thermal water splashing out of it. The towers were connected by a 5 m high firewall At the edge of the square there is a modern hotel with portholes, from which the south side is still Balnea. preserved and visible. In addition to health resorts, the most prominent A walk over the big and small bridge will reveal attraction of Toplice is the parish church of St. some of the great houses from the beginning of the Anne. In its base it is most likely a Romanesque 20th century. Many of them show ambitious design building and it was renovated in 15th century, after with a rich façade decoration and imaginatively the Auerspergs obtained the patronage rights. The designed ventilation lines in facade gutters. There main renovations took place in the 17th century, are many hidden gems on both banks of the Sušica during the time of the architecturally educated torrent, waiting to be discovered. DOLENJSKE TOPLICE THERMAL SPA Second oldest thermal spa in former Carniola The past and the future of Dolenjske Toplice is tightly property. Duke Janez Vajkard I. Auersperg built the thermal spa resorts in Austro-Hungary. The dukes of It has become one of the most prominent wellness intertwined with thermal water that has given this first bathing building above the thermal springs in Auersperg renovated the spa several times, the last centres with its individually planned and tailor-made town its distinctive architecture and influenced the the second half of the 17th century, and in this way time in 1899, when Hotel Kristal was built. In 1922 it programmes and services for people of all ages. ways of living. Thanks to its long and vivid history, he created the foundations for the long-term was sold to their then tenant, Czech doctor Wide range of services at Balnea is complemented Dolenjske Toplice has become a synonym for development of the town towards thermal tourism. Konstanin Konvalinka, who was forced to surrender by a facial and body treatment centre with its unique thermal tourism in former Carniola. Not many spa it to Agricultural Loan Bank of Ljubljana. The turning- programmes with the goal of promoting a better resorts can boats with such a number of written Duke Henrik Auersperg is most significant historical point in post-war time is the year of 1973, when the quality of life. You will enjoy healthy and delicious water analyses, description of the town and its figure of the town. Between 1767 and 1768 he built thermal spa resort connected with Pharmaceutical dishes from the nutritionally rich and quality local picturesque surroundings, dating from 1777. the hotel Vital, which was the most outstanding Factory Krka from Novo Mesto. food products. Guests can choose between three thermal building in Carniola. The resort was built in top-notch hotels with luxury rooms and suites. Hotel It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time of when the Tuscan style; it had four floors, three indoor pools in Today, Thermal Spa Dolenjske Toplice is an attractive Balnea**** Superior is connected with the wellness healing properties of thermal springs in Dolenjske the basement and 28 guestrooms in the floors. destination for all generations from all over Europe. center with a beautiful panoramic hallway. Toplice were discovered. In 15th century the town Anton Kastelec, a distinguished doctor from Top-notch Balnea wellness centre nestled at the was already known for their health springs, which Ljubljana, conducted the first thermal water analysis edge of the spa's park with hundred-year-old trees is Zdraviliški trg 7, 8350 Dolenjske Toplice were outside and open to everyone. During the and published it in Vienna. After that, Dolenjske a kingdom of refreshing baths, invigorating T: 08/ 20 50 300 centuries, there were many different owners of the Toplice has been known as one of the most elite massages, revitalizing saunas and water pampering. F: 07/ 39 42 210 E: [email protected] DOLENJSKE TOPLICE THERMAL SPA Second oldest thermal spa in former Carniola The past and the future of Dolenjske Toplice is tightly property. Duke Janez Vajkard I. Auersperg built the thermal spa resorts in Austro-Hungary. The dukes of It has become one of the most prominent wellness intertwined with thermal water that has given this first bathing building above the thermal springs in Auersperg renovated the spa several times, the last centres with its individually planned and tailor-made town its distinctive architecture and influenced the the second half of the 17th century, and in this way time in 1899, when Hotel Kristal was built. In 1922 it programmes and services for people of all ages. ways of living. Thanks to its long and vivid history, he created the foundations for the long-term was sold to their then tenant, Czech doctor Wide range of services at Balnea is complemented Dolenjske Toplice has become a synonym for development of the town towards thermal tourism. Konstanin Konvalinka, who was forced to surrender by a facial and body treatment centre with its unique thermal tourism in former Carniola.