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\u8fd9 Central Mineral Baths<\/strong> are located in the historic center of Sofia, near the Serdika metro station. Several landmarks are situated nearby, including the Banya Bashi Mosque, the Central Market Hall, and the Church of St. Nedelya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The baths were constructed in 1913 on the site of a natural mineral spring known since Roman times. The chief architect was Friedrich Gr\u00fcnanger, who also designed several other notable buildings in Sofia, including the former royal palace. The structure was built in a style that combines Byzantine and Bulgarian architectural traditions. The fa\u00e7ade is richly decorated with mosaics and colorful ceramic tiles. Construction lasted seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Central Mineral Baths served as public baths until 1986, when they were closed due to economic reasons. For many years, the building stood unused while various redevelopment ideas were proposed, including a balneological center and a hotel, but none were implemented. After a period of reconstruction, the building was repurposed to house the Museum of the History of Sofia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibits in the museum include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n