Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Rakia
Bulgaria's strong fruit spirit appears in grape, plum, apricot, quince and other regional forms.
What's in it Fermented fruit distilled into a clear or barrel-aged spirit; strength can be high.
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Village: Oreshene. Municipality: Yablanitsa · Lovech Province. Cities, villages, nature and landmarks—organized so you can quickly choose where to go.
Troyan plum rakia · mountain trout · bean stew · wild mushroom dishes
Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Bulgaria's strong fruit spirit appears in grape, plum, apricot, quince and other regional forms.
What's in it Fermented fruit distilled into a clear or barrel-aged spirit; strength can be high.
Viktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia CommonsThe 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 CommonsCrisp 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 CommonsA 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 CommonsRich 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 CommonsSeasoned 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.Орешене
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Buses connect Lovech and Troyan with Sofia, Pleven and Veliko Tarnovo. Rail reaches Lovech/Troyan via regional lines; cave and waterfall links are limited.
Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia · Public domainKarlukovoПещера Проходна
A vast natural tunnel is illuminated by two roof openings known as the Eyes of God above the Iskar valley.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 8.9 km
Edal Anton Lefterov · CC BY-SA 3.0BrestnitsaПещера Съева дупка
An ornate show cave presents large halls, delicate formations and remarkable acoustics in the northern foothills.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 10.0 km
Vesko Valev · CC BY 2.5GlozheneГложенски манастир
A monastery clings to a rocky ledge above the Vit valley with extraordinary views.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 14.3 km
Pa4kata02 · CC BY-SA 4.0LovechПокритият мост и Вароша
Bulgaria's iconic covered bridge leads into a hillside Revival quarter beneath a medieval fortress.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 52.0 km