Iwonicz-Zdrój

Iwonicz-Zdrój is a health resort town in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship sitting at 410 meters (1,345 feet) above sea level and surrounded by forest-covered hills of the Lower Beskids mountain range. The landscape consists of forested slopes and gentle valleys that shape the character of this small mountain settlement.

The town gained recognition around 1578 when medical professionals documented the healing properties of its mineral waters, which changed its local significance. From that point onward, it developed into a place where visitors came seeking health benefits from the natural springs.

The wooden Church of Saint Ivo and Saint Mary, built in 1895, displays neo-gothic design that reflects regional building traditions of the Subcarpathian area. Walking through the town, visitors notice how local architecture follows this same style, connecting the community to its past.

The town is easily reached by regular bus services from Krosno, Jasło, Kraków, and Rzeszów, making it accessible for day trips or longer stays. The surrounding hills offer walking paths, and visitors should prepare for changing mountain weather conditions when exploring the area.

The mineral waters emerge from geological layers positioned near natural gas deposits, creating a unique composition of chloride, bicarbonate, and sodium salts. This particular combination of minerals produces therapeutic effects that are found nowhere else in the region.