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The town of Samokov, Municipality of Samokov, Sofia Region When you start your journey towards this nice mountain town, you need to have an already established plan. Where and what are you going to visit – because the options in the region are numerous and one day won’t be enough. In the town itself, it will be interesting to visit the beautiful churches, the historical museum, to take a walk through the city centre, and to eat some delicious dishes in the local restaurants. Aside from its rich cultural and historical heritage, the region will impress with its unique nature and different…
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Krastova Gora, Lakin Municipality, region of Plovdiv The Holy Trinity Monastery is located in the Krastova Gora area on the Krastov Peak /1413m/ in the Middle Rhodopes. The distance between Sofia and the monastery is 210 km, from Plovdiv - 62 km, and from the Bachkovo Monastery - only 25 km. When travelling in the direction of the Bachkovo Monastery - Pamporovo, the exit for Krastova Gora is at the fork near the Yugov Inn. The closest settlement to the monastery is the village of Borovo which is 7 km away. Holy Trinity Monastery - Krastova Gora is one of the most revered holy places i…
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria The capital of Bulgaria is located in the western part of the country, in the Sofia valley and surrounded by mountains. It is situated at the foot of Vitosha mountain and is among the few capitals in the world with such a proximity to a high mountain – only about 10 km away from the city center. The city is at altitude of 595 m.The city of Sofia was elected to be the capital of Bulgaria in 1879. Today it is the largest Bulgarian city with a population of 1.3 million people, with approximately 7.1 million people in the country /according to data of the Natio…
The town of Melnik, Municipality of Sandanski, District of Blagoevgrad Known for centuries with its high-quality wine, the smallest town in the country is located at the foot of Pirin mountain, at an altitude of about 437 m. The distance from there to Sofia is 180 km.The town of Melnik is a popular wine destination, visited annually by more than 100 thousand Bulgarian and foreign tourists. Despite being the smallest in the country, with a population of 189 people, according to the National Statistical Institute, the town is always stirring with visitors. Surrounded by beautiful mills /h…
The town of Bankya, Capital Municipality, District of Sofia The resort of Bankya is famous for its healing mineral springs and fresh mountain air. The town is located at the foot of Lyulin Mountain at an altitude of 685m and only 17 km away from Sofia.The town of Bankya is known as an excellent destination for balneotherapy, recovery and recreation. Vacationers prefer it because of the salutary effect of the fresh air and nature, the healing waters, the many sunny days throughout the year and the quietness. There are 15 mineral springs in Bankya. The water has a temperature of 35-37 °C a…
The village of Borino, Municipality of Borino, Region of Smolyan The mountain village Borino is in the western Rhodopes. 230 km from Sofia, 22 km from Devin and 18 km from Trigrad. It is situated 1 040 m above sea level.The village Borino is a great place for relaxing among the pure nature and the wild beauties of the Rhodope mountains. The treasures of Borino and the municipality are the clean air, the centuries old pine woods, the beautiful rock faces, many caves, gorges, spring water, the calmness, the accessibility of the mountain and the opportunities for hiking. This is a great des…