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Bankya
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Town

Bankya

A spa town on the western edge of Sofia, at the foot of Lyulin mountain, known for its mineral baths.

Town

About Bankya

Bankya is a small town on the outskirts of Sofia, administratively part of the capital. It lies 17 km west of the city centre at the foot of Lyulin mountain, at around 630–750 m.

Bankya is famous for its mineral springs and baths, which have been used for medical treatment for hundreds of years. It became a town in 1969 and part of Sofia in 1979.

Worth knowing

  • Mineral springs and spa centres
  • Part of Sofia, 17 km from the centre
  • Quiet residential area within the capital

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