LANDMARKS
Batoshevo Monastery of the Introduction of the Mother of God - 12 km
A continuously active convent. It was burned down in 1674 and restored two centuries later, in 1872, by Minyu Popkoev as a family monastery, where one of his daughters, Maria, became the first nun. It has existed since the 1840s as a convent cell, and since the beginning of the 20th century, it has functioned as a monastery. The complex consists of a church, residential, and farm buildings.
Prechista Fortress - 2.5 km
Prechista Fortress is located near the village of Gradnitsa, Sevlievo municipality. The fortification was established to guard the Rusalisky Pass. Most likely, the fortress was erected in the 3rd-4th century and is of Byzantine origin. During archaeological excavations, a powerful defensive system and a wall encircling the hill were discovered. The remains of dwellings and a rectangular guard tower were also revealed within it.
Monument to those who fell in the Novoselo Uprising, Boazat - 4 km
In 1900, a modest monument was erected, followed later by another, both dedicated to those who died in the battles of May 1876 in the area of the Gradnitsa Gorge (Boaz), where insurgents from the Sevlievo region and the detachment of Tsanko Dyustabanov fought. Together with the memorial fountain built there, they form the “Gradnishki Boaz” historical complex.
Dan Kolov House Museum - 8 km
Dan Kolov (full name Doncho Kolev Denev) was a Bulgarian wrestler and catch wrestler, a legend in martial arts. His home is located in the village of Sennik, Sevlievo municipality, 9 km southwest of the town of Sevlievo. The house exhibits a museum collection about the life and sporting career of Dan Kolov, featuring original documents and belongings. His monument is located near the house.
Advance booking is often required.
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Natural History Museum, Cherni Osam - 18 km
Established in 1976, the museum’s origins date back to the 1960s when a biology teacher from the village, along with his students, began collecting plant and animal species. The collection grew over time. Today, the museum houses approximately 700 exhibits, including over 25 species of taxidermy mammals, 11 species of fish, 120 species of birds, a large collection of insects, and specimens of extinct animals.
Vidimsko Praskalo Eco-trail Route - 14 km (22 km)
Vidimsko Praskalo is one of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria, standing at 80 meters. A good spot to view the waterfall from a distance is the end point of the “Vidimsko Praskalo” eco-trail. The starting point of the trail is the Vidima district in the town of Apriltsi. The hike takes nearly 4 hours; the terrain is easy to navigate with no dangerous sections. Following the eco-trail leads you to the namesake waterfall—one of the prides of Bulgaria.
Pleven Hut Route
Pleven Hut (1,504 m) is one of the most popular mountain huts in the Balkan Mountains. It is situated below Botev Peak and attracts enthusiasts planning to climb the highest peak. The starting point of the route is the parking lot of the Vidima Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), offering three paths: an asphalt road—4 km to the lift (to the right of the HPP); a forest route following green markings; and the path to Vidimsko Praskalo and Mazalat Hut—4 km after the HPP (to the left of the HPP).
“The White School” Art Space in the village of Stokite
The White School is an art center created by artists Nikolay Panayotov and Larisa Ilieva in the building of the former school in the village of Stokite, Sevlievo region. To visit this vast gallery of modern art, it is necessary to contact the artist himself via the Facebook page or by email, and to contact the local curator by phone, but only after receiving confirmation from the artist.
Troyan Monastery of the Assumption of the Mother of God - 18 km
The Troyan Monastery of the Assumption (16th century) is located in the northern part of the Troyan Balkan on the banks of the Cherni Osam River. It is situated near the village of Oreshak and 10 km from Troyan. It is a complex consisting of a church, residential and farm buildings, as well as two hermitages, “St. Nicholas” and “St. John the Baptist.” It houses the Miraculous Icon of the Holy Mother of God.
Novoselo Monastery of the Holy Trinity
Located in the center of the Novo Selo district in the town of Apriltsi. It was founded in 1830 as a family monastery and was closely linked to the local population’s struggle for liberation from Ottoman rule. During the April Uprising of 1876, it became the center of the famous Novoselo Republic and served as a fortress for the insurgents.
Baban Peak, Balkan Mountains, village of Kravenik
Baban Peak is considered the second Oborishte of Bulgaria. On May 1, 1876, the signal for the April Uprising in Northern Bulgaria—in Novo Selo, Kravenik, and Batoshevo—was given at Baban Peak. About 250 people from Kravenik gathered below the peak. The assembly was opened by Filyo Radev Milenov. On May 14, 1956, a memorial monument to the heroes of the April Uprising was erected. Every year on May 11, a fair is held in the area in memory of the fighters for national freedom.