Holy Trinity Church is located in the north of Bulgaria in Svishtov city. It was built by the famous architect Nikola Ficheto in the 19th century, in most of the city back then. The temple was badly damaged after the earthquake in Vrancea in 1977, and the reconstruction of the temple was fully completed in […]
3 km east from Svishtov are the remains of the Roman legion Nove – the best studied military camp in the border area of the former Roman Empire. Nove was founded on the banks of the Danube River as a military camp of the VIII August Legion about 45 AD. Troops were accommodated in the […]
The historical reservation Tekir Dere is located near Svishtov city. This is the place the Russian troops landed during the Russian-Turkish war. There are benches and horses there. In the honour of the of the Russian soldiers were placed commemorative markers. The area was declared historical reservation in 1969. If you are heading to Svishtov […]
St. Nicholas Convent is located in a small valley in the southwestern part of Arbanasi Village. The foundation was built during the reign of Asenovtsi in the 13th century. According to other historical sources the monastery was repeatedly burned and robbed since the ottoman domination of Veliko Tărnovo in 1393, and afterwards numerous consecutive attacks […]
The Miikovtsi Eco-Alley reveals the natural attractions of the Balcan mountains from Elena-Tvarditsa. It starts near the area of Miikovtsi village located at less than 12 km from Elena. Very well-kept, the Miikovtsi Eco-Alley lays alongside Warm River at an altitude of 730 m. The climate and the warm days of the region offer an […]
The Alexander Stamboliiski dam is located on the territory of Veliko Tărnovo and Gabrovo regions. It was built in 1954. The wall was built following a German project created before World War II. The dam was built on the territory of Bara village. Alexander Stamboliyski is the first big dam in Bulgaria, built in 1954 […]
Pavlikeni Antique Ceramic Centre was discovered in 1971 when a ceramic baking oven dating back in the ancient Roman empire was revealed near the city. Later, a total of 8 ovens were discovered. A lot of ceramic objects were found on the location contributing to the study of that era ceramic. The Antic Centre is […]
The Maryan Monastery is located in the Maryan village nearby the town of Elena, in the Stara Planina mountains on the way to the town of Sliven.. It is assumed that Maryan village is one of the oldest settlements in Helena. Its occurrence is associated with the Roman and early Byzantine construction in the Balkan […]
The Paleontology Museum is housed in the home of Elena’s Popnikolov – one of the oldest buildings in the city from the Bulgarian Renaissance ( XVIII – XIX century) and archutectural monument of national importance. In 1980-1981 the house was completely restored and made available by University of Sofia “Sf. Kliment Ohridski” for training and […]
The Hristo Waterfall lies on the Miikovska River, to the south of Hristovtsi slum near the village Ruhovţi, from the mountains of Elena, 400m altitude. This waterfall was declared a protected natural site in 1974. The Hristovtsi Waterfall is a 9-meter wave that falls and breaks in the rocks. The waterfall is reached by a […]
