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Chiprovtsi (Чипровци)
- A quaint mountain town in the Northwest that is famous for its carpets. Known locally as kilimi, the carpets are hand-woven on vertical looms. Relax and watch a weaving demonstration, participate in a weaving class, or enjoy a hike to the nearby Chiprovtsi Waterfall.
Koprivshtitsa (Копривщица)
- although this town’s name might be difficult to pronounce for many foreigners, it is a beautiful old Bulgarian village - certainly a must to visit if you are in this area.
Pamporovo (Пампорово)
- one of the most famous winter resorts in south-eastern Europe, it should be visited during the summer due to the beauty of the Rhodope Mountains at that time of year. Pamporovo is a favoured destination for skiers, snowboarders, hikers, and all those who like holidays amid these beautiful mountains.
Rila (Рила)
- in the Rila mountains, is home to some of the most beautiful monasteries. The most famous one and a must see is the Rila Monastery. This is also the highest mountain in the Balkan pennisula with highest peak mount Musala (2925 m). A very beautiful site to visit is the region of the 7 Rila lakes, which is considered holy to the White Brotherhood and attracts pilgrims in Summer and on their “Days of the New Year” in August.
Balkan (Балкан, Стара планина)
- This is a mountain that separates Bulgaria’s north from the south. The route runs from its mount Kom to the cape of Emine at the Black Sea. Near to its highest mount Botev is located the waterfall of Raiskoto praskalo (Paradise’s shower).
Obedinenie (село Обединение)
- A small Bulgarian village near to Veliko Tarnovo (Велико Търново). For more information, please visit: Obedinenie.
Hissar
- an nice little town a bit north of Plovdiv, known ever since roman times because of it’s mineral springs. The water is bottled under the labele XNCAP and you can visit the local spa for a hot bath too. The central parts of the town is surrownded by an imressive city wall from the roman times still in good shape. You can easily visit the Balcan mountain range and Koprivshtitsa from this base.
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