Plovdiv Airport 1 hr 51
Buzludzha (25 min) Abandoned Communist-period monument noted for its futurist, flying saucer-inspired architecture. Lodge 'Mazalat' (2 hr 28) Thracian tomb Shushmanets (15 min) Sokolski manastir (48 min) Orthodox monastery founded in 1833, with acclaimed icons in a chapel adorned with vibrant frescoes. Ethno village Etar (42 min) Street of Balkan buildings with traditional crafts demos, plus historical water mills. Shipka Pass (22 min) Scenic 3,904-ft. pass between Gabrovo & Kazanlak, known for being the site of 4 historic battles. Tomb of Seuthes III (18 min) Resting place of Seuthes III, dating back to the 5th-century BC, with 3 chambers & a bronze head. Shipka (23 min) Scenic mountain summit featuring panoramic views & a Battle of Chipka war monument. Rose Museum (11 min) Buzludzha (27 min) Huge saucer-shaped memorial opened in 1981 & now derelict, with far-reaching countryside views. Koprinka (28 min) Man-made reservoir & dam offering some recreation options such as fishing, hiking & picnicking. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (14 min) This 3rd-century BCE brick Thracian tomb features a dome with Hellenistic-era frescoes. Шипченска планина (1 hr 11) Shipka Memorial Church (12 min) Monastery, temple, history, and mountain Lodge 'Uzana' (1 hr 10) |