- Harkány
Infobox Settlement
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = HUN
timezone=CET
utc_offset=+1
timezone_DST=CEST
utc_offset_DST=+2
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pushpin_map_caption =Location of Harkány
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subdivision_type1=County
subdivision_name1=Baranya
area_total_km2=25.69
population_total=3539|population_footnotes=
population_as_of=2001|population_density_km2=137.76
postal_code_type=Postal code
postal_code=7815
area_code=72
latd=45.84756
longd=18.23694Harkány is a town in Baranya county,
Hungary .History
The area has been inhabited since medieval times, the name Nagh Harkan was mentioned in a document from the year 1323. The origin and meaning of the name "harkány" is unknown, but there are archaeological findings showing that the area was inhabited by Huns and Avars about 1000 years ago.
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Medical waters rich in sulfur were discovered by Pogány János in 1823, a well digger who sensed the warm waters had a good effect on his ill leg.
The
medical benefits of the waters are proved in treatment of locomotor disorders, chronic gynaecological inflammations and lymphatic malfunctions and forpsoriasis .Tourism
Since the discovery of the medical waters 150 years ago, the number of tourists visiting the spa of Harkány has reached one million people yearly.Harkány is one of the most famous city spas; a lot of places of accommodation and recreation have been built. Most of the hotels are of European standards.Harkány has a hospital for treatment of rheumatic related illnesses.
External hotel link
* [http://www.hotel-kager.hu/ Wellness Hotel Kager]
* [http://www.ametiszthotel.hu/ Ametiszt Hotel]
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