Velingrad sits at the western edge of the Chepino Valley in the Rhodopean Mountains of south-central Bulgaria. The town is easily among the most beautiful of the Bulgarian natural springs resorts. With 70 sources of curative mineral water, it is also among the most famous. It is rich in archaeological findings as well, with numerous tools made from bone and stone, and bronze artifacts. One such archaeological site is the Thracian Sanctuary in the upper part of Byalata Skala, which is worth the hike up to the sanctuary and fortress. The Velyova bathroom in the Ladshene quarter is a must-visit, as is the Historical Museum of Velingrad.

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