Dear friends, what is needed for a fulfilling life, filled with calmness, delight, smiles, inner peace and joyful euphoria?
Sincere faith, loving family, good friends and nature walks!
Do you agree?
Walking in greenery and silence with a loved one or a friend, or for people seeking solitude, is a means of achieving an excellent healthy physiological and mental status.
Momina salza park in the beloved Hisarya will fully satisfy everyone's desire for relaxation! I guarantee this because I have personally seen its superior qualities and I highly recommend it to you!
Dear fans of "Photo Moments", with special impressive warm feelings I present to you one of my favorite parks!
How to get to Momina salza park?
The incredibly beautiful and so peaceful Momina salza park is located in the most southwestern part of our most beloved Hisarya, in the boundaries of the ancient city of Diocletianopol.
To the north, this magnificent green park borders the Colonnade. To the east, the park is bordered by "Ivan Vazov" boulevard, which passes under the imposing massive southern gate "The Camels". The barracks complex borders the park's border to the south. To the west, the park is surrounded by the western fortress wall of the ancient city.
"The Camels"
Dear fans of "Photo Moments", I suggest that our joint walk through the "Momina salza" park starts from the majestic ruins of the main gate of the ancient city - "The Camels"!
I cross the impressive arches as towering sycamores slowly emerge in front of me, casting their rich shadows over the ancient ruins.
The barracks
I walk along the narrow lane that winds between the barracks complex on the left and the ruins of Roman residential buildings on the right.
I have written about these antiques in a separate post, which you can access by following the given link, and I continue our leisurely walk along the alley.
The path is partly cobbled and is pleasant to walk on. All around in spring, summer and autumn it is green, quiet and so peaceful!
The path skirts the ruins of Roman residential buildings, leading me to stairs that lead down to the Momina salza water pavilion on the left. However, I will continue on the path a little longer.
Huge bushes adorn both sides of it in this section and I lose myself in beauty!
The birds are singing, the sky is blue, the clouds are white, and the sun is bathing me in warmth!
A perfect day filled with goodness!
I feel absolutely superb!
If I follow this narrow path to the end, it will lead me to the quiet "Ivan Vazov" boulevard, which in this part is prohibited for vehicles and nothing disturbs my peace. However, today, coming to the end of it, I suggest that we go back to fully enjoy the tranquility that this beloved park brings us.
I capture these special moments on video so I can show everyone the beauty that struck me.
Indian lilac blooming
A violet majesty can be seen among the bushes in autumn - the flowering of the Indian lilac in the city of Hisarya - a beauty not to be missed!
I take the stairs down.
On the right is the entrance to the uniquely well-preserved Roman baths, and on the left - the Lily of the Valley drinking pavilion.
The road takes me to the warm mineral spring.
Momina salza spring
The most delicious Hisar mineral water gushes here!
The catchment of the "Momina Salza" spring supplies healing mineral water to both the "Momina Salza" drinking pavilion and the Colonnade fountain.
The mineral water from the "Momina Salza" spring is poorly mineralized and contains many trace elements.
It is used for drinking treatment - mainly for gastrointestinal diseases.
The characteristics and chemical composition of the living water gushing from the Momina salza spring are as follows:
Water temperature: 41°C
pH: 8.2
Radon content: 28 emanations / liter
Metasilicic acid: 41 mg/l
Fluorine: 4.5 mg/l
Calcium: 7 mg/l
Sodium: 63 mg/l
Chlorides: 15 mg/l
Sulphate: 30 mg/l
Hydrocarbons: 94 mg/l
Magnesium: trace amounts
Indications for treatment:
Gastrointestinal diseases
Liver-biliary diseases
Endocrine-metabolic diseases – diabetes, gout and others
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Main biological effect of mineral water:
Enhancement of diuresis
Tissue washing - antitoxic action
Breakdown of fat deposits
It enhances purine metabolism and removes uric acid from the body
Stimulates gastric secretion
Improves liver functions
Treatment methods:
Drinkable
External balneotherapy
Dear fans of "Photo Moments", here is exactly where you will find the water kiosk "Momina Salza":
Around the large water pavilion, benches have been built for rest and relaxation, on which let's sit for a moment, while the miraculous fragrance of the thousands of sunny colors playfully winking at us from the beds around, help to calm our inner self.
Real color therapy!
I'm surprisingly reminded of an old tune...
Who made the flowers
Who watered them with dew?
Who gave them the fragrance?
Who painted their petals?
Opposite the water pavilion "Momina Salza" is the Stublata fountain, the water from which is the coolest - 31°C and is used for washing the eyes.
Invigorated, refreshed, charmed, laughing, healthy – mentally and physically, we roll up our sleeves and, with a lively spirit in a healthy body, head to the magnificently well-preserved ruins of the ancient Roman baths.
Roman baths
As you well know, the Roman baths in Hisaria are one of the few preserved authentic Roman baths in all of Europe. They are almost completely preserved and definitely impress with their originality.
My custom-made film about the Roman baths will immerse you in that ancient spa destination that enchanted Caesars and many Roman dignitaries.
Enjoy!
The amphitheater
Opposite the thermal baths, I find the ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater - one of the most visited places of the ancient city of Diocletianopol.
The amphitheater was originally used to hold gladiator fights, but after the adoption of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire in 313, its function was changed to a facility for sports competitions and animal fights. Quite interesting is the fact that the amphitheater of Diocletian was built at the end of the 3rd century and is the latest known Roman amphitheater.
Several springs with different chemical content and temperature are located in this area within a radius of 100 meters.
Toplica is the hottest spring at 51°C and the first bath was built on it, used as far back as the Roman era.
Years ago, the water was used for balneotherapy because it is suitable for gynecological diseases. Next to Toplica is the Bistrica spring, which has a water temperature of 45°C. It was only used for bathing because its water is suitable for skin diseases – it refreshes the skin, makes it soft and beautiful. Opposite them is the Freshness spring. The water temperature is 41°C. It was used to treat neuroses.
Unfortunately, as of today, the bathrooms are not working.
The Imperial Residence
Having left behind the baths of ancient Diocletianople, I stand in front of the ruins of the only Roman building in Hisaria, which has preserved walls up to its second floor.
It is an imperial residence where Emperor Diocletian himself stayed during his visits here. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 4th century, and five large rooms with a massive vaulted structure were discovered from it.
The fountain with the boy
I climb the stairs and find myself in front of the fountain with the boy.
The space around the fountain with the boy is like from a fairy tale – perfectly beautiful greenery, peace and quiet!
Formed in a circle around the fountain are benches where you can sit, dream, rest, contemplating the green silence around.
Magnificence of perfect beauty!
There are steps built from the fountain with the boy, which you will find yourself in the middle of the Colonnade.
The doe
Quite nearby is another symbol of this beloved city of ours - the doe of Hisarya!
Everyone must have taken a picture with her! Every child, even the grown-up (children) know it!
It is even in black and white photographs – a wonderful childhood memory.
Be sure to take a picture here. The space around is filled with children's laughter!
The park
Several quiet alleys start around among the greenery and silence of the Lily of the Valley Park.
I grab one and lose myself in beauty.
In every season it is incredibly calm, quiet and very beautiful here!
And the walk, and the water, and the history, and the views around are magical!
I wish you wild beauty, a fabulous walk and magical emotions!