Plovdiv Airport 1 hr 52
Buzludzha (29 min) Huge saucer-shaped memorial opened in 1981 & now derelict, with far-reaching countryside views. Lodge 'Mazalat' (2 hr 27) Sokolski manastir (47 min) Orthodox monastery founded in 1833, with acclaimed icons in a chapel adorned with vibrant frescoes. Shipka Pass (21 min) Scenic 3,904-ft. pass between Gabrovo & Kazanlak, known for being the site of 4 historic battles. Koprinka (29 min) Man-made reservoir & dam offering some recreation options such as fishing, hiking & picnicking. Shipka (22 min) Scenic mountain summit featuring panoramic views & a Battle of Chipka war monument. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (16 min) This 3rd-century BCE brick Thracian tomb features a dome with Hellenistic-era frescoes. Шипченска планина (1 hr 10) Tomb of Seuthes III (18 min) Resting place of Seuthes III, dating back to the 5th-century BC, with 3 chambers & a bronze head. Thracian tomb Shushmanets (5 min) Rose Museum (12 min) Buzludzha (27 min) Abandoned Communist-period monument noted for its futurist, flying saucer-inspired architecture. Lodge 'Uzana' (1 hr 9) Shipka Memorial Church (5 min) Monastery, temple, history, and mountain Ethno village Etar (41 min) Street of Balkan buildings with traditional crafts demos, plus historical water mills. |