RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN GORNA BANYA

In the western suburbs of Sofia, at the foot of the national park Vitosha is located Gorna Banya quarter. In 1938 it has been included in the Great city municipality and in the course of capital’s expansion it became part of its villa zones. Its proximity to the most visited Bulgarian mountain, as well as to the greatest city is beneficial for the tourism development throughout the year.


The main landmark in the region are the mineral springs of Gorna Banya, well known for more than 1000 years. The healing power and the excellent taste quality of the water in combination with the moderate mountain climate attract a great number of visitors in the close spa sanatorium. At 3 km. distance to south-west from Gorna Banya is located the monastery St. St. Cyril and Methodius, established in the XIII century.
Total Floorage Area: 1 600 sq. m.

 

The history of Sofia embraces thousands years. The first name of the city – Serdika – was given by the Thracian tribe Serdi, who had inhabited town’s territory in 7 century B.C. Later Byzantium citizens gave it the name of Triaditza and the Slavs – Sredetz. The name of Sofia dates since 14th century, when the town has been called after the basilica Saint Sofia (in Greek “sofia” means wisdom). In 1879 the town became Bulgaria’s capital.

Sofia is rich of archaeological findings. A great part of the previous Serdika is located beneath central modern buildings. Saint George rotunda is located behind the Presidency, and antique basilicas are hidden beneath the National historical museum. Roman thermal baths are the predecessor of the Sofia mineral baths and the Roman residence, decorated by fine mosaics, is preserved beneath Rila hotel.

Some of the modern landmarks of the city are: Alexandar Nevsky church – a masterpiece of icons, mural paintings and frescoes, constructed in the course of 30 years by masters from 6 states, the National palace of culture – the greatest Congress Centre on the Balkans, Sofia university and a lot of others.

From ancient times the city is prominent also with its mineral springs both in its real centre and in the neighbourhoods: Knyazhevo, Gorna Banya, Bankya, Ovcha Kupel, and Ivanyane.

Today Sofia residents amount to 1 250 000.