Bankya, Sofia

#63 among attractions in Sofia

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Bankya is a small town located on the outskirts of Sofia in western Bulgaria. It is administratively part of Greater Sofia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°42'25"N, 23°8'50"E

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Банкя (Banka)Sofia Bulgaria

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Bankya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boyana Waterfall, Vitosha Mountain TV Tower, Lyulin Mountain, New Bulgarian University.

7.6 miSE
Waterfall
Boyana Waterfall, Sofia
195 min walk • Tucked away in the verdant embrace of Bulgaria's Vitosha Mountain, the Boyana Waterfall stands as a serene testament to nature's artistry just a stone's throw from the bustling city of Sofia. This charming cascade, part of a nature preserve, offers a refreshing escape...
6.9 miSE
Tower
Vitosha Mountain TV Tower, Sofia
176 min walk • Vitosha Mountain TV Tower, better known as Kopitoto after the rock outcrop it stands on, is a 186-metre tall TV tower built of reinforced concrete on Vitosha Mountain near Sofia, Bulgaria.
3.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lyulin Mountain
101 min walk • Lyulin is a range of hills in western Bulgaria, located several kilometres west of Sofia. The highest point is Dupevitsa Peak. The Buchino Pass divides the hills into two, a western and an eastern part. Bonsovi Polyani are a popular tourist attraction.
5.7 miE
Universities and schools
New Bulgarian University, Sofia
146 min walk • New Bulgarian University is a private university based in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Its campus is in the western district of the city, known for its proximity to the Vitosha nature park.
5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Gorna Banya, Sofia
129 min walk • Gorna Banya is a neighbourhood in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. It is one of the city's oldest villa zones. The town is part of Sofia's Ovcha Kupel administrative district.
5.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Krasna polyana, Sofia
134 min walk • Krasna Polyana is a district in the western parts of Sofia. As of 2012 it has 66,543 inhabitants. It is one of 24 Sofia districts, is 3 km from central Sofia and includes six neighbourhoods: "Ilinden"; "Zapaden Park"; "Razsadnika"; "Krasna Polyana" 1, 2, 3.
5.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Lyulin, Sofia
142 min walk • Lyulin is the largest residential complex both in the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia and in the whole country. It is located in the western outskirts of city and is divided into 10 microdistricts.