Landmarks in Banya

Explore the information below to discover interesting places and pleasant routes during your stay in the town of Banya.

Royal Palace

Tsar Boris III and the Royal Palace

Boris III first came to the village of Banya in 1925 and stayed at the villa of his friend, the factory owner V. Bagarov.

Old church

It was built in 1860 and consecrated by Father Dimo, the first priest in the church.

Park

The park covers an area of 500 decares. Tsar Boris III was a great lover of botany.

Grass runway

The airport has a grass surface. Light aircraft, mainly recreational private aviation, can land there.

SU-22

The SU-22 is a multi-purpose supersonic fighter and aerial reconnaissance bomber with a swept wing of variable geometry.

Eco-trails

See the eco-trails from Banya and nearby walking routes for views and short trips around the town.

Kalugerovo

Along the Stryama River, 2 km from Banya, lies the small village of Kalugerovo /Kishish Mahala/.

Picnic and fishing

In addition to the nice pools, when coming to Banya you can have a picnic in nature by the Stryama River.

Climate

Mild, with a short winter; after Sandanski, the town of Banya has the most sunny days per year.

Monument

Exarch Stefan (1878–1957) was a senior Bulgarian clergyman, the first primate recognized by Ecumenical Orthodoxy.