Velyova banya in Velingrad

The town of Velingrad is situated in the western Rhodophi Mountain and consists of three settlements which were lumped together in 1948. These are Kamenitsa, Ladzhene, and Chepino, which are town districts nowadays. The village of Kamenitsa is considered to be the oldest one among the settlements. Its old church is dated back to 1816. The newest one is Ladzhene. The modern Velingrad is a famous balneological and spa tourism center. One of the most attractive historical monuments, located in Ladzhene district, is the Velyova banya (bath). It was built in 1640. The water temperature here stays at 43°C and is used for treatment of various disorders without cooling.