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Hotel Harmony Bankya ****
Bulgaria, Bankya
Harmony Hotel Bankya is your place for business meetings, seminars, education or just relaxation.
It is located in Bankya, only 16 km away from the
Sofia
city center... »
Bulgaria, Bankya
SPA Hotel Bankya Palace is situated in the folds of Lyulin Mountain with a splendid view of Vitosha Mountain... »
Bulgaria, Bankya
Complex Bellevue is
situated on the bank of the river Banska, in the immediate vicinity of
the town park and the Path of Health.
The complex possesses all opportunities for complete rest, away from
the noise of the every day life... »
Hotel George **
Bulgaria, Bankya
The "George" Hotel, located in the town of Bankya, is a cosy family
hotel with 15-year-old tradition. Innovated and modern, it is waiting
to welcome you... »
Bankya is a town and district[1] in western Bulgaria. It is administratively part of greater Sofia and is close to Pernik and the city of Sofia.
The district is famous for the mineral springs and baths that have been used for their medicinal properties for hundreds of years. Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov is a native. In 1969 the village of Bankya was proclaimed a town, and in 1979 it became part of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Bankya is 10 km west of the city of Sofia. It is situated at the foot of Lyulin mountain at an average altitude of around 630-750 meters. The first people to populate the region of Bankya were Thracian tribes, over 2500 years ago. Archaeological excavations near the quarter of Ivanyane have unearthed remains of Ancient Roman buildings, walls and sewers, and bronze bracelets from the 4th–5th century. Bankya's economy depends mainly on tourism and balneological treatment.
Bankya was first mentioned as Bankya in the 15th century. The former villages of Verdikal, Gradoman and Mihaylovo are part of the town itself, while Ivanyane and Klisura are part of the municipality. Bankya's name stems from the common noun bankya, "hot spring", a diminutive of banya ("baths").
