The resort of Călimănești-Căciulata and its miraculous waters!

The resort of Călimănești-Căciulata and its miraculous waters!

Tudor-Dan Ravoiu

The Călimănești-Căciulata Resort

The Călimănești-Căciulata resort is considered the most renowned balneoclimatic resort on the Olt Valley. It is open year-round to tourists and offers both treatment facilities and a place for relaxation, thanks to the wonderful landscapes found in this part of the country. The resort was documented as early as 1386 and is recognized internationally. A clinical section of the Institute of Physical Medicine, Balneology, and Medical Recovery from Bucharest operates within the resort, serving as the clinical base for the specialty department of the *"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy* in Bucharest.

Călimănești-Căciulata, Between Tradition and Myth

Legend has it that the benefits of the thermal waters in Călimănești were discovered by a shepherd, who confessed to the monks at Cozia Monastery that he had been healed of his bodily ailments by bathing in a lake in the "field of Căliman." Following the shepherd's confession, the monks found springs around the monastery from which "sulfur stone cures" (sulfur) flowed. Next to the monastery, a "bolniță" was built, a hospital where sick people come to seek treatment.

In 1859, Dr. Joseph Caillat conducted an analysis of the mineral waters of the resort to highlight their therapeutic qualities. A year later, the mineral waters of the resort were recognized internationally and enjoyed European fame. Even Emperor Napoleon III regularly consumed the water from Călimănești. It was bottled and sent to Paris for his consumption. These waters were comparable to the similar waters of the thermal resorts in France.

The Benefits of the Treatment at Călimănești-Căciulata

The Călimănești-Căciulata resort offers facilities for:

  • Hot baths in mineral water
  • Electrotherapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Gymnasiums
  • And more

The treatment procedures available at the Călimănești-Căciulata resort include:

  1. Continuous or pulsed ultrasound therapy
  2. Electrotherapy
  3. Laser therapy
  4. Magnetotherapy
  5. Galvanic baths
  6. Internal treatments with mineral waters
  7. Kinesiotherapy

In Călimănești-Căciulata, various therapeutic indications are treated.

Conditions Treated

In the spa resort of Călimănești-Căciulata, various conditions are treated, including:

  • Digestive tract disorders
  • Hepatobiliary conditions
  • Renal and urinary tract issues
  • Metabolic and nutritional disorders
  • Peripheral neurological conditions
  • Respiratory ailments

Tourist Attractions You Can't Miss if You're in Călimănești-Căciulata

If you decide to spend your vacation in Călimănești-Căciulată, you must visit:

  • The Church of Ostrov, founded by Neagoe Basarab and built between 1518-1522
  • The Sihăstria at Turnu, which features a church dating back to 1676
  • The Cozia Monastery, located just 5 km from the resort. This monastery dates from 1387-1388 and was founded by the ruler Mircea the Elder, who is buried here. The monastery houses murals from 1391, and the museum here boasts a rich collection of icons.

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