Niška Banja
Encyclopedia
Niška Banja is a spa
town in southern Serbia
, located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of its third largest city, Niš
. The municipality of Niška Banja is one of the five urban municipalities
of the City of Niš
. According to 2011 census, the population of the town is 4,180, while the population of the municipality is 14,098.
motorway. The municipality borders Palilula
and Medijana
municipalities in the west, Pantelej
municipality in the north-west, Svrljig
municipality in the north, Bela Palanka
municipality in the east, and Gadžin Han
municipality in the south. Niška Banja is situated at the bottom of Suva Planina
Mountain. The closest airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport
.
and it is the third most popular spa in Serbia
after Vrnjačka Banja
and Sokobanja
. It is well-known for its hot, radio-active water containing radon. The spa is home of a Summer cultural festival.
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There are several hotels in Niška Banja: Partizan, Radon, Srbija, Ozren, and Terme. Also, numerous villas are available.
Mountain. It was first mentioned centuries ago, in 448, and with the remains and traces of antique (thermae - public baths ll cent.) and early Byzantium
period it has been keeping its tradition and uniqueness. Saint Proust noted once down in 1768 that its bathroom in open was like the one in Budim. Even rice was grown here once.
During the 1920s, Banja started to develop intensively and methodically. Lights appeared in 1925, many famous people built their villas, promenades and parks were arranged, comfortable hotels were built and trams came from Niš
all the way there in 1929.
with: Sofades
, Greece
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
town in southern Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of its third largest city, Niš
Niš
Niš is the largest city of southern Serbia and third-largest city in Serbia . According to the data from 2011, the city of Niš has a population of 177,972 inhabitants, while the city municipality has a population of 257,867. The city covers an area of about 597 km2, including the urban area,...
. The municipality of Niška Banja is one of the five urban municipalities
Municipalities of Serbia
Serbia is divided into 150 municipalities and 24 cities , which are the basic units of local self-government. The city may and may not be divided into city municipalities . Five cities, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac and Požarevac comprise several city municipalities, divided into "urban" ...
of the City of Niš
Niš
Niš is the largest city of southern Serbia and third-largest city in Serbia . According to the data from 2011, the city of Niš has a population of 177,972 inhabitants, while the city municipality has a population of 257,867. The city covers an area of about 597 km2, including the urban area,...
. According to 2011 census, the population of the town is 4,180, while the population of the municipality is 14,098.
Geography
Niška Banja is situated 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Niš, just south from the main Niš–SofiaSofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
motorway. The municipality borders Palilula
Palilula Niš
Palilula is one of the municipalities in the City of Niš, Serbia. The municipality of Palilula has a population of 71,707 inhabitants...
and Medijana
Medijana
Medijana is the central, and most populous, municipality of the City of Niš in Serbia. According to 2011 census, the municipality has a population of 88,010.-Geography:...
municipalities in the west, Pantelej
Pantelej
Pantelej is one of the municipalities in the City of Niš, Serbia. The municipality of Pantelej has a population of 52,290 inhabitants...
municipality in the north-west, Svrljig
Svrljig
Svrljig is a town and municipality located in the Nišava District of Serbia. According to 2011 census, the town has a population of 7,543 inhabitants, while the municipality has 14,224.-Geography:...
municipality in the north, Bela Palanka
Bela Palanka
Bela Palanka is a town and municipality located in the Pirot District of south-east Serbia. According to 2011 census, the population of the town is 8,112, while population of the municipality is 12,051. In ancient times, the town was known as Remesiana...
municipality in the east, and Gadžin Han
Gadžin Han
Gadžin Han is a village and municipality located in the Nišava District of Serbia. According to 2011 census, a village has a population of 1,209 inhabitants, while the municipality has 8,357.-Geography:...
municipality in the south. Niška Banja is situated at the bottom of Suva Planina
Suva Planina
Suva Planina is the mountain range in Southern Serbia. It extends in a horseshoe-shaped curve from Niška Banja spa to Bela Palanka....
Mountain. The closest airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport
Niš Constantine the Great Airport
Niš Constantine the Great Airport , is a Serbian airport that serves southern Serbia and the city of Niš. The airport, which is named for Constantine the Great, is located from the Niš city centre and is Serbia's second international airport.- History :...
.
Demographics
Ethnic groups in the municipality (2002 census):- Serbs = 16,719
- Roma = 44
- others.
Population
- 336 AD: 5,890
- 415 AD: 6,000
- 600 AD: 900
- 1050: 1,000
- 1750: 2,000
- 1810: 3,890
- 1878: 3,000
- 1900: 5,900
- 1931: 7,989
- 1961: 9,789
- 1991: 10,786
- 2011: 14,098
Tourism
Niška Banja spa is one of the best known centers of health tourism in SerbiaSerbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and it is the third most popular spa in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
after Vrnjačka Banja
Vrnjacka Banja
Vrnjačka Banja is a town, municipality, and a resort, mineral spa located in Raška District of Serbia. It contains the world's only hot spring with a temperature measuring exactly that of the human body ....
and Sokobanja
Sokobanja
Sokobanja is a well-known spa town and municipality situated in eastern Serbia.-Population:In 2011 the population of the Sokobanja town is 7,972, while population of the whole municipality is 15,981...
. It is well-known for its hot, radio-active water containing radon. The spa is home of a Summer cultural festival.
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There are several hotels in Niška Banja: Partizan, Radon, Srbija, Ozren, and Terme. Also, numerous villas are available.
History
Niška Banja is situated at the bottom of Suva PlaninaSuva Planina
Suva Planina is the mountain range in Southern Serbia. It extends in a horseshoe-shaped curve from Niška Banja spa to Bela Palanka....
Mountain. It was first mentioned centuries ago, in 448, and with the remains and traces of antique (thermae - public baths ll cent.) and early Byzantium
Byzantium
Byzantium was an ancient Greek city, founded by Greek colonists from Megara in 667 BC and named after their king Byzas . The name Byzantium is a Latinization of the original name Byzantion...
period it has been keeping its tradition and uniqueness. Saint Proust noted once down in 1768 that its bathroom in open was like the one in Budim. Even rice was grown here once.
During the 1920s, Banja started to develop intensively and methodically. Lights appeared in 1925, many famous people built their villas, promenades and parks were arranged, comfortable hotels were built and trams came from Niš
Niš
Niš is the largest city of southern Serbia and third-largest city in Serbia . According to the data from 2011, the city of Niš has a population of 177,972 inhabitants, while the city municipality has a population of 257,867. The city covers an area of about 597 km2, including the urban area,...
all the way there in 1929.
Health
Niška Banja is thought to heal coronary and blood vessels diseases, increased blood pressure and rheumatic disorders. It also offers the treatment of orthopedic injuries, body weight control, anti-cellulite treatments and postoperative rehabilitation. The Institute of Niška Banja is equipped with modern amenities.Twin towns — Sister cities
Niška Banja is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: Sofades
Sofades
Sofades is a town and municipality in Thessaly, central Greece belonging to the peripheral unit of Karditsa. Its 2001 census population was 6,106 people and 23,043 for the municipality, including a large Roma minority. Its elevation is around 120 m above sea level, and the economy is mainly...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....