Plovdiv Airport 2 hr 12
Sokolski manastir (54 min) Orthodox monastery founded in 1833, with acclaimed icons in a chapel adorned with vibrant frescoes. Buzludzha (6 min) Huge saucer-shaped memorial opened in 1981 & now derelict, with far-reaching countryside views. Buzludzha (18 min) Abandoned Communist-period monument noted for its futurist, flying saucer-inspired architecture. Ethno village Etar (49 min) Street of Balkan buildings with traditional crafts demos, plus historical water mills. Rose Museum (26 min) Tomb of Seuthes III (23 min) Resting place of Seuthes III, dating back to the 5th-century BC, with 3 chambers & a bronze head. Shipka Pass (29 min) Scenic 3,904-ft. pass between Gabrovo & Kazanlak, known for being the site of 4 historic battles. Koprinka (49 min) Man-made reservoir & dam offering some recreation options such as fishing, hiking & picnicking. Lodge 'Uzana' (1 hr 17) Shipka Memorial Church (26 min) Monastery, temple, history, and mountain Thracian tomb Shushmanets (24 min) Шипченска планина (1 hr 18) Музей „Дом на хумора и сатирата” Габрово (55 min) Museum and art exhibition Shipka (28 min) Scenic mountain summit featuring panoramic views & a Battle of Chipka war monument. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (29 min) This 3rd-century BCE brick Thracian tomb features a dome with Hellenistic-era frescoes. |