Moravske Toplice

Moravske Toplice (pronounced [mɔˈɾaːu̯skɛ tɔˈpliːtsɛ]; known until 1983 as Moravci; Hungarian: Alsómarác) is a settlement in the Municipality of Moravske Toplice in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia. It is the seat of the municipality.[2] It is best known as for its spa.

Moravske Toplice
Alsómarác
Moravske Toplice
Moravske Toplice
Moravske Toplice is located in Slovenia
Moravske Toplice
Moravske Toplice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°41′33.85″N 16°13′41.33″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionPrekmurje
Statistical regionMura
MunicipalityMoravske Toplice
Area
 • Total8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Elevation
203.4 m (667.3 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total752
 • Density87/km2 (230/sq mi)
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Moravci to Moravske Toplice in 1983.[3]

Spas

There are two spas located in the Moravske Toplice. Terme 3000 is the larger one and contains three hotels,[4][5][6][7] camping site,[8] the "Prekmurska vas" apartment colony,[9] and an array of traditional straw covered huts (bungalows),[10] all of them having access to 5,000 square metres (54,000 sq ft) of water areas, indoor and outdoor pools with a number of water slides where the outdoor pools are better suited for families with children, while the indoor ones for those preferring more peaceful environment. The vast grassy surfaces surrounding the pools and offers natural shade.

The smaller one is Terme Vivat spa.[11] Dependence Vivat is only 50 m (160 ft) away from the hotel Vivat. Vivat hotel is fully adapted for persons with disabilities and is the first hotel in Slovenia, which is designed for people with hearing impairment.[12]

Church
Moravske Toplice Lutheran church

The Lutheran church in Moravske Toplice stands at the site of a former manor that was remodeled for religious use. The bell tower was built in 1925, and the nave was built in 1962 after the manor was razed.[13]

References
  1. "Moravske Toplice". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  2. Moravske Toplice municipal site
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. Hotel Livada Prestige****
  5. Hotel Livada Prestige****
  6. Hotel Ajda
  7. Hotel Termal***
  8. Camping site Terme 3000
  9. the "Prekmurska vas" apartment colony in Terme 3000
  10. Bungalows in Terme 3000
  11. Terme Vivat spa
  12. Terme Vivat Spa in Moravske Toplice Archived 2009-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
  13. "Moravske Toplice - Evangeličanska cerkev". Situla: Register kulturne dediščine. Slovenian Ministry of Culture. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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