Things to see and do Sokobanja (Сокобања)

Since the 19th century, its multiple hot springs between 36 and 46 °C, as well as a high level of radioactivity, have been known to cure asthma, bronchitis and nervous diseases. Treatment and rehabilitation include thermal baths, aerosol therapy and physiotherapy. About 100 doctors, including many specialists, are present in the entire resort. The Sokobanja center is both a hotel and a hospital. With its 35 specialists and an operating room, it is able to treat rheumatism, hypertension and post-traumatic diseases. But Sokobanja is also home to numerous cold, hot and warm mineral springs scattered throughout the site. In the center of the thermal park, where the Park baths were built, there are three springs with water between 42 and 46°C. The Banjica baths, 600 m from the center above the Moravica River, have several warm water springs. Finally, the hotel Zdravljak has a mineral water spring at 20 °C. But above all, Sokobanja has two magical parks, the first along a beautiful promenade lined with old buildings, and the other, wilder, which climbs the mountain. In the center park, the Turkish Hammam is a marvel. Built in the 16th century, it is still in operation. The baths are naturally separated. On the women's side, the mosaics date from the Roman era. Of modest size, the hammam is typical of the Balkans.