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The spa town, located on the southern slopes of the Sredna Gora mountain, has 22 mineral springs with temperatures ranging from 41 to 52 degrees Celsius.
The walls of the Roman fortification and the Roman bath preserve the memory of its glorious past. The baths date back to the 4th century AD.
when the Roman Emperor Diocletian introduced the first entrance fees to the baths in the world.
The baths included two hot and cold water rooms, a relaxation room, and two pools. The healing procedures with fragrant oils performed by priests followed the baths. Also there were shrines dedicated to the nymphs of the hot springs. The city’s thermal waters are suitable for treating renal-urological, biliary, gastrointestinal, and hepatic diseases.
Balneotherapy helps against problems in the musculoskeletal system, metabolism, and endocrine system. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the skin, making it softer and healthier.