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Bankya was a village until 1969, when it was named a town. It happens to be one of the most popular relaxation spots near Sofia.
The town is situated only 15 km away from Sofia. Both buses and trains travel from Sofia to Bankya on a regular basis. Bankya is situated in the foot of Lyulin Mountain, which gives the town green and pleasantly calm atmosphere.
Mineral springs have turned Bankya into balneology and spa resort. People with cardiac, neurological and digestive diseases can seek healing there.
Thracian and Roman ruins have been found in the outskirts of Bankya. Another popular spot is located nearby, Vazov’s oak. According to the story, the place was the favorite relaxation spot of Bulgarian writer Ivan Vazov.
Bankya has its bottling company and its mineral water is one of the most preferred brands in the country.
The town is situated only 15 km away from Sofia. Both buses and trains travel from Sofia to Bankya on a regular basis. Bankya is situated in the foot of Lyulin Mountain, which gives the town green and pleasantly calm atmosphere.
Mineral springs have turned Bankya into balneology and spa resort. People with cardiac, neurological and digestive diseases can seek healing there.
Thracian and Roman ruins have been found in the outskirts of Bankya. Another popular spot is located nearby, Vazov’s oak. According to the story, the place was the favorite relaxation spot of Bulgarian writer Ivan Vazov.
Bankya has its bottling company and its mineral water is one of the most preferred brands in the country.
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Sometimes, the routine life in Sofia and the urban lifestyle make people forget the really important things in life. Yet, near the capital you can find revival from the triviality of city life. The villages in Sofia region have developed rural tourism opportunities and benefit from one great characteristic, their proximity to Sofia.
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