Discover the origin of spa in Belgium
Xinhua
31 Jul 2021, 21:18 GMT+10
SPA, Belgium, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Discover the Belgian town of Spa, which has been famous for its thermal baths.
Most experts agree that the town is where the term "spa" originates.
The town in Liege Province, together with ten other towns in Europe, has been declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) committee.
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