Piešťany is a popularly visited European health resort, set in picturesque surroundings. The Piešťany spa is well known for the medicinal effects of its sulphuric thermal water and mud treatments, as well as the highly professional medical care. The oldest mention of Piešťany was found in writings from 1113, where a small settlement was registered under the name of Pescan in the Zobor's document of the Hungarian King, Koloman I. In the present territory of Piešťany were situated some ancient settlements and in the 14.th century a Gothic church, probably a part of a monastery, was built in the centre, on...