13 magnets in Transcarpathia: Svalyava district

"Mineral" Svalyava district is magnet 11 for visiting Transcarpathia. In Svalyava district, there are monuments to both the mineral water in barrels and to the people who were supplying them. Students of UzhNU have developed the route "Mineral Transcarpathia", which, in addition to Svalyava district, includes Beregovo, Khust and other districts. Now tourists are offered another interesting option, namely tasting of mineral waters at the themed festival. Have you ever tasted mineral water? If not, you have the opportunity. More than 100 springs are located here, and about a dozen of sanatoriums are at your service, the choice is yours. The first mention of mineral water in this area dates back to as early as 1463, and it was Count Schonborn-Buchheim who began to actively promote it. In the nineteenth century, local springs received world recognition. Austria, Hungary and France appreciated the quality of these waters and repeatedly awarded them with prizes at various contests. In particular, in 1855, one of its varieties won the gold diploma at an exhibition in Paris. These waters, along with wine, were transported in wooden barrels far beyond Transcarpathia (they say, as far as to Byzantium) and became a real brand of the region, at least Svalyava district, where mineral spring for centuries was depicted on the official coat of arms and was the source of income for the local population.