Combine the history museum and Hadzhi Dimitar house with a separate mountain outing.
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Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia · CC BY-SA 4.0Places · Sliven
Sliven centre & Old Elm memorial
Центърът на Сливен и Старият бряст
A lively centre and textile history surround the historic Old Elm site. The original tree was declared dead after Dutch elm disease, while new shoots are being cared for at its base.
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Photos & short video
Bulgarian food
Local food →Local food
Sliven milina · Kotel dishes · lamb · mountain herbs
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EvelinaRibarova / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Sweet bread · festive
Kozunak
A rich, braided Easter bread with a stringy crumb, citrus aroma and sugar crust.
What's in it Flour, eggs, milk, butter, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and optional raisins or nuts.
Viktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia CommonsSalad · vegetarian
Shopska salad
The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.
What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsBreakfast · pastry
Banitsa
Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.
What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.
Sumit Surai / Wikimedia CommonsCold soup · vegetarian
Tarator
A cooling yogurt and cucumber soup served cold—simple, fresh and especially popular in summer.
What's in it Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, walnuts, water and a little oil.
Jeroen Kransen / Wikimedia CommonsSlow-cooked main
Kavarma
Rich meat and vegetables slowly cooked with paprika and savory, often arriving sizzling in a clay pot.
What's in it Pork or chicken, onion, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and spices.
Biso / Wikimedia CommonsGrill · street favorite
Kebapche
Seasoned minced meat shaped into long rolls and grilled over high heat for a smoky crust.
What's in it Minced pork or mixed meat, cumin, black pepper and salt.NEARBY
Public transport
Сливен
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Directions
Buses and trains
Direct trains and buses serve Sliven; the centre is walkable or a short bus ride away.
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Nearby places
Original uploader was Emil Manchev at bg.wikipedia · Public domainSlivenBlue Stones & Karandila
Сините камъни и Карандила
Rocky Eastern Balkan ridges rise directly above Sliven with forests, viewpoints and mountain routes.
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Спасимир · CC BY-SA 3.0ZheravnaZheravna
Жеравна
Hundreds of dark timber Revival houses create one of Bulgaria's most complete historic village ensembles.
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www.vacacionesbulgaria.com · CC BY-SA 4.0KotelKotel museums & old quarter
Музеите и старият квартал на Котел
A mountain town of weaving, music and Revival history sits at an old Balkan crossing.
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