Dudince
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Geography
It is located in the foothills of the Krupina Plain (inner western Carpathian Mountains) in the valley of the Štiavnica river, around 27 km south-west from Krupina and 15 km north from Šahy. Besides the main settlement, there is a formerly independent village, Merovce (annexed in 1960).
The town lies in the Stredoslovenska wine region and is surrounded by vineyards. Travertine piles and a "Roman" spa (see image gallery) can also be found there.
Climate
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History
Archaeological discoveries show that the town was inhabited in the Neolithic era. The first written acknowledgement dates back to 1284 as Dyud. The oldest mention of the hot springs was in 1551, however, there is strong evidence to suggest that the Romas knew of the thermal pools over 2000 years ago.
The town was the host for the 2013 European Race Walking Cup.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, the town had 1,500 inhabitants. 95.67% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 3.53% Hungarians and 0.20% Roma.[1] The religious make-up was 55.67% Roman Catholics, 28.93% Lutherans and 11.27% people with no religious affiliation.[1]
Sister city
Dudince is a twin town of Kent, Ohio, in the United States.
See also
References
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Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive, Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia.
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1893 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1929 (parish B)
Photos
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Thermal water source
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Thermal water source
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Hotel Rubin
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Hotel Rubin
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Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
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Parish Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
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Park detail
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External links
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- Spa Dudince
- Photo gallery from Dudince spa
- Dudince and its spa resorts
- Surnames of living people in Dudince
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