Sokobanja

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Sokobanja (Serbian Cyrillic: Сокобања) is a well-known spa town and municipality situated in eastern Serbia.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokobanja
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Coordinates:   43°38'45"N   21°52'8"E

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  • Sokobanja is situated in the southeast of Serbia, between mountains Ozren (117 m) and Rtanj (1560 m), on the riverbanks of Moravica, at the height of 400 m above the sea level. Sokobanja is 230 km away from Belgrade and can be reached by the main highway. It is one of the most often visited resorts in the country, and belongs to a group of renowned tourist centers with the longest tradition of organized tourism. Medical properties of its mineral springs were known even in the Roman times. What makes Sokobanja attractive are its thermal mineral waters, ideal height above the sea level, moderate continental climate, pure mountain air rich with oxygen, and beautiful untouched nature. Its climate factors and thermal mineral natural resources are suitable for patients with chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, psycho neurosis, neurasthenia, easier forms of high blood pressure, chronic rheumatism, recovery periods after injuries, chronic female conditions, anemia, exhaustion, convalescence and sciatica. Sokobanja tourist portal site: http://soko-banja.org
  • Sokobanja is the most popular destination in Serbia. It is famouse for waterfall Ripaljka, Turkish bath, mideval fortress Sokograd, and termo-mineral springs.
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