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The city of Piešťany is a district town with approximately 28,000 inhabitants, world-famous for its spas. The settlement of today's spa town of Piešťany and its surroundings dates back to ancient prehistory. At the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, Piešťany was part of the estate of Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. After his death, part of his property was seized by King Charles Robert of Anjou. Piešťany was also a royal property and part of the castle estate Tematín. In 1720, King Charles VI donated. estate Hlohovec (and with it Piešťany) Ján Leo

The city of Piešťany

The city of Piešťany is a district town with approximately 28,000 inhabitants, world-famous for its spas. The settlement of today's spa town of Piešťany and its surroundings dates back to ancient prehistory. At the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, Piešťany was part of the estate of Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. After his death, part of his property was seized by King Charles Robert of Anjou. Piešťany was also a royal property and part of the castle estate Tematín. In 1720, King Charles VI donated. estate Hlohovec (and with it Piešťany) Ján Leo

Piešťany is not only a city of world-famous spas. They are also a sought-after city of social life, culture and an important center of sports. The first contact with the city is the eyes. There is something to look at in Piešťany. Many Slovak artists chose them as their place of rest. In the parks, on the banks of the Váh, walking along the Colonnade Bridge, they look for peace and inspiration. In 1802 he allegedly visited Piešťany and Beethoven. Even today, the city is open to all art admirers. The classical music of the oldest Piešťany music festival has been heard here for over 60 years. Popular are the Piešťany Organ Days and the Opening of the Summer Spa Season. Piešťany summer is a time of good mood thanks to festivals and events such as the Grape festival, Car at Tuning Party, Piešťany Golden Ribbons and, last but not least, thanks to the Country Lodenica festival. The Victoria Regia flower arranging competitions with an allegorical procession and the Statue of Piešťany Parks will delight the guests. Since 2006, the city has hosted the popular international film festival Cinematik, but the Astrofilm and Eurotour festivals are also very popular. Other events are also known, such as the city music CityFest, which regularly opens the summer festival season, or the SeptemberFest beer festival. Piešťany is undoubtedly a city of sports. Great athletes grew up here. This is confirmed by natives, Olympians swimmer Martina Moravcová and canoeist Slavomír Kňazovický.

Hockey player Branko Radivojevič, tennis players Dominika Cibulková, Magdaléna Rybáriková and tennis player Lukáš Lacko have a good name for Piešťany. The city creates conditions for any kind of sport. There is also a football and winter stadium, squash and tennis courts, indoor swimming pools. The nine-hole golf course is one of the oldest in Slovakia. Váh and Lake Sĺňava are a paradise for water sports such as canoeing, rowing and yachting. There is a water ski lift on Ratnovská Bay and Sĺňava is lined with quality cycling routes. The 90-year-old Balneological Museum of Imrich Winter is unique. Visitors will be introduced to the secrets of balneology and the history of spas in Slovakia. Most of the monuments are from the period of spa development in the 19th century. Interesting is the water tower, one of the oldest secular buildings Kurhotel and the only medieval monument is the ruin of the church, the so-called old monastery.

Source: GoSlovakia

Additional information

Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By bus
Parking: Paid parking nearby

Accepted payments: Cash
Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Handicapped, Cyclists, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 7.4.2020

Opening hours

Weather

monday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 15:30
wednesday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 16:30
friday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 14:30
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Opening hours

Weather

monday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 15:30
wednesday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 16:30
friday:
08:00 - 11:30
12:30 - 14:30


Contact

Phone: +421 33 776 5311
E-mail: msu@piestany.sk
Website: piestany.sk
The city of Piešťany
Mestský úrad Piešťany
Námestie SNP 3
921 45  Piešťany
Region: Trnavský
District: Piešťany
Area: Stredné Považie
 48.591786, 17.831763

Locality Piešťany

Altitude: 164 m

Mestský úrad Piešťany
Námestie SNP 3
921 45  Piešťany

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