Citizens demand the restoration of mineral baths in Sofia
The collection of signatures in support of the initiative to restore the functions of the four historic mineral baths in Sofia has concluded. Citizens supporting the cause insist that the facilities be reopened for public use instead of being used solely as museum or administrative spaces.
The organizers of the petition plan to submit the documents to the Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) as soon as possible. According to official information, the deadline for submitting the petition is the first working day after June 15. This is an important step for people who want to see the capital's iconic buildings operating as originally intended once again.
The Central Mineral Bath is one of the most recognizable symbols of Sofia. Currently, it functions as a Regional History Museum, but many Sofia residents believe that the healing properties of the water should be accessible to citizens and visitors to the city, as it was in the past.
The Sofia Municipal Council is expected to review the submitted petition and discuss the possibilities for the future of these cultural and historical sites. The decision of the institutions will be crucial in determining whether the mineral baths will regain their healing and social function in the city center.