Lječilišni perivoj u Daruvaru studija obnove i zaštite (kratki prikaz)
Medicinal park in Daruvar – the study of renewal and conservation (a short portrayal)

Summary/Abstract: After several years of preparations, Daruvarske toplice, special hospital for medicinal rehabilitation in Daruvar started a long-reaching project of renovation and protection of the Daruvar medicinal park which is in their ownership. The significance of this project is vast because it is the oldest medicinal park in the continental part of Croatia. It was conceived 250 years ago (the southern part along the warm springs). Since it received its final form and appearance around 150 years ago, it has not changed in concept, appearance, or size. The park kept the baroque characteristics and the landscape style of garden art to this day, with all of its characteristics. Its value, apart from the abovementioned characteristics, is based on the valuable herbal fund represented within it. Besides, the park contains valuable architectural objects, spas and other buildings which are part and parcel of the historical matrix of the park. Considering the fact that the park was made around warm springs and Roman spas were also present there, this area is also a valuable archeological site. However, time takes its toll. The age of the park is apparent. Some herbal species and tree samples reached the upper limit of their life span and are in the phase of decay. Architectural objects in the park also demand renovation. Having in mind the value and state of the park, the renovation is being approached with patience and expertise, in phases. The first phase of revitalization is complete, and that was the creation of the Study of renovation and protection of the medicinal park in Daruvar. This comprehensive paper is the basis of all future attempts to renovate and revitalize and the starting point for the final and permanent protection of the park as a whole and as a monument of culture and park architecture.

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