Banya, Blagoevgrad Province
Banya is a village in Razlog Municipality, in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria,[1] laying 4 km to the east of the town of Razlog and at about the same distance to the north of the ski resort of Bansko.[2]
Banya | |
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| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Blagoevgrad Province |
| Municipality | Razlog |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Banya was first settled by the Thracians around the 4th century BC because of its thermal springs.[3] Its mineral waters source at temperature ranging between 37 and 57 degrees Celsius are used for spa, recreational and industrial purposes. It is currently being developed into a spa and mountain resort with new hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities emerging each season.[2]
References
- Razlog in Guide Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015
- Banya in Guide Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015
- Banya (near Razlog) in Visit Bulgaria, Accessed February 23, 2015
Capital: Razlog | |
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