The town of Daruvar, known as Aquae Balissae during the Roman times, is a popular spa. The hot water springs are used at the Medical Centre (Daruvarske Toplice) to treat a variety of ailments including rheumatism, inflammatory problems, sterility, back problems, and to help in rehabilitation following operations, as well as a host of other
illnesses. Visitors can also go to Daruvar just to enjoy the warm waters and soak up the atmosphere.
Of note in Daruvar are two churches from the 18th Century. Daruvar is also unique in that it is home to a large Czech population, where Czech is still spoken and many Czech customs are still in place.