The Troyan region
Sights
The Troyan region is a popular destination, known for its wonderful nature, pottery, woodwork, plum brandy and lovely people. Here is what there is around, and how far it is from Villa Bozhana.
Places to visit
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5 km
Troyan Monastery
Without doubt the greatest historic and cultural sight of the area. The third-largest monastery in Bulgaria, with the famous icon of the Virgin Troeruchitsa (of the Three Hands) and a museum with a hideout of Vasil Levski; one of the 100 National Tourist Sites.
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5 km
National Exhibition of Arts and Crafts, Oreshak
The only one of its kind in Bulgaria, devoted to traditional crafts and applied arts.
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7 km
Natural History Museum, Cherni Osam
A unique collection of more than 700 species; one of the 100 National Tourist Sites.
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7 km
Museum of Folk Crafts and Applied Arts, Troyan
In the centre of Troyan.
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15 km
Apriltsi
A large tourist centre and the starting point for many natural sights, mountain huts and the Central Balkan National Park.
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18 km
Gumoshtnik
With its famous church and cell school, and the grave of the villagers who died on the Titanic.
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about 40 km
Batoshevo Monastery
One of the most beautiful monasteries.
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about 70 km
Krushuna Waterfalls (Maarata)
The famous natural wonder. Next to them is the Devetashka Cave, another wonderful natural wonder.
For an active holiday
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12 km
Aydushko Sborishte
Organised picnics, horse riding, jeep rides.
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30 km
Beklemeto resort
Ski runs, a ski school, equipment and snowmobiles for hire. Phone +359 878 20 10 10
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30 km
Mineral pools in Chiflik and Shipkovo
Excellent conditions for spa treatment.
Pottery
A pottery studio with demonstrations and lessons – phone +359 888 27 93 19.
Central Balkan National Park
One of the most valuable and largest protected areas in Europe, with walks to many mountain huts and sights.
Vinprom-Troyan
Every Saturday from 15:00 – a tour with tasting:
- a tour led by a specialist of the distillery;
- the whole production process;
- a tasting presented by an expert.
Evenings
The Bibliotekata disco in Troyan (6 km), Art Club and the Shoko disco club in Troyan, and many taverns, restaurants and cafés.
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