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.
Stays Патрешко
Village: Patreshko. Municipality: Troyan · 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.Патрешко
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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.
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5OreshakТроянски манастир и Орешак
A major Orthodox monastery with Zahari Zograf frescoes stands beside a village known for crafts and plum rakia.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 4.1 km
Nik666 at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Troyan PassБеклемето и Арката на свободата
High meadows and the monumental Arch of Freedom overlook both sides of the Balkan range above the historic Troyan Pass.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 20.2 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: 24.4 km
Eola · CC BY-SA 4.0KakrinaМузей Къкринско ханче
The reconstructed inn preserves the memory of Vasil Levski's capture and the revolutionary network around Lovech.
Read the guide Straight-line distance: 25.5 km