Niška Banja ( sr-cyr, Нишка Бања) is a

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and one of five city municipalities which constitute the city of

Niš Niš (; sr-Cyrl, Ниш, ; names in other languages) is the third largest city in Serbia and the administrative center of the Nišava District. It is located in southern part of Serbia. , the city proper has a population of 183,164, whi ...

. It is also one of the spa resorts in Serbia. It is located east of

. According to the 2011 census, the population of the town is 4,380, while the population of the municipality is 14,098.

Geography

Niška Banja is situated from Niš, just south from the main Niš–

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motorway. The municipality borders Palilula and Medijana municipalities in the west, Pantelej municipality in the north-west, Svrljig municipality in the north,

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municipality in the east, and

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municipality in the south. Niška Banja is situated at the bottom of Suva Planina Mountain. The closest airport is

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Demographics

As of 2011 census, the municipality has a population of 14,098 inhabitants, with 4,380 in the eponymous settlement.

Settlements

Tourism

Niška Banja spa is one of the best known centers of health tourism in

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and it is the third most popular spa in

after

Vrnjačka Banja Vrnjačka Banja ( sr-cyr, Врњачка Бања) is a town and municipality located in the Raška District of central Serbia. The population of the town is 10,065 inhabitants, while the population of the municipality is 27,527 inhabitants. Vrnja ...

and

Sokobanja Sokobanja ( sr-cyr, Сокобања, ) is a spa town and municipality located in the Zaječar District of the eastern Serbia. As of 2011, the population of the town is 7,982, while population of the municipality is 16,021. Geography Sokobanja ...

. It is well known for its hot, radio-active water containing radon. The spa is home of a Summer cultural festival. 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 Planina Mountain. It was first mentioned centuries ago, in 448, and with the remains and traces of antique (thermae - public baths ll cent.) and early

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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

all the way there in 1929. Today the spa is served by frequent

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instead of trams.

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.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Niška Banja is twinned with: *

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Notable people

Ljubiša Samardžić Ljubiša Samardžić ( sr-cyr, Љубиша Самарџић; 19 November 1936 – 8 September 2017), nicknamed Smoki, was a Serbian actor and director, best known as Šurda in the ''Vruć vetar'' TV series, and Inspector Boško Simić in the come ...

, grew up in Jelašnica *

Vojislav V. Jovanović Vojislav V. Jovanović (28 June 1940 – 5 March 2018) was a Serbian novelist and writer of short stories, prose and poems. Biography Vojislav V. Jovanović was born in Niška Banja, Niš, Serbia (Kingdom of Yugoslavia at the time). He has publi ...

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novelist and writer of short stories, prose and poems.

Gallery

Niš i gradska opština Niška banja.jpg, A look at the Niska banja from the hill.

References

External links

Official website of the Municipality of Niska BanjaWeb portal with accommodation in Niska BanjaWeb portal Niska Banja
{{DEFAULTSORT:Niska Banja Populated places in Nišava District Municipalities of Niš Spa towns in Serbia