Things to do & places to visit in Lovech Province, Bulgaria

Lovech Province #12 destination in Bulgaria 2023. The average rating score is 4.53 based on 764 traveler reviews, of 26 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Sofia, current date and time: Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 7:57.

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Top things to do (20)

• Speciality Museums
• Private Tours
• Distillery Tours
• Religious Sites
• Caverns & Caves
• Monuments & Statues
• Factory Tours
• Ancient Ruins
• Bars & Clubs
• History Museums
• Architectural Buildings
• Historic Sites
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Parks
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Art Galleries
• Bridges
• Natural History Museums
• Waterfalls

Top destinations in Lovech Province 40

• Zlatna Panega
• Lomets
• Zheravitsa
• Marishnitsa
• Gorsko Slivovo
• Dalbok dol
• Devetaki
• Brestovo
• Dermantsi
• Cherni Osam
• Beli Osam
• Oreshak
• Slivek
• Ribarica
• Apriltsi
• Petrevene
• Teteven
• Velchevo
• Krushuna
• Golets
• Lovech
• Divchovoto
• Chiflik
• Balkanets
• Karlukovo
• Golyama Brestnitsa
• Lukovit
• Skobelevo
• Troyan
• Letnitsa
• Aglen
• Skandaloto
• Stefanovo
• Ribaritsa
• Shipkovo
• Cherni Vit
• Ostrets
• Chiflik
• Debnevo
• Lesidren

Top places to visit (26 attractions)

1. 5.0 Devetashka Cave (162 reviews)
   - Majestic natural phenomenon
   Caverns & Caves
   
   
   It is a magnificent cave with amazing views on the monumental halls with 2-3 big openings to the sky. Many birds and much more bats (further in the cave). The cave is easily accessible on foot (at least in the open part). A better parking should be made. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Prohodna Cave (60 reviews)
   - Eyes of God
   Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves
   
   
   Prohodna is the most beautiful karst cave in north central Bulgaria, located in the Iskar Gorge near the village of Karlukovo. The main sight here are the "two huge eyes" on the roof of the cave - the eyes of supernatural power. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Skoka Falls (8 reviews)
   - Beautiful nature
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls
   
   
   Very beautiful with easy access waterfalls. They are two - big and small one. The gps takes you to a parking lot. From there is 500-600meter walking. Benches for relaxation. There is a hut exactly in-front of the waterfalls, can do picnic. It’s an easy trail, but I can recommend appropriate shoes (the mud and falling leaves are slippery) and extra layers (it’s shaded and cold). Highly recommending. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Raysko Praskalo (4 reviews)
   - Trekking Paradise Sprinkler during Covid Pandemic
   Waterfalls
   
   
   Paradise Sprinkler is the highest waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula. The waterfall is located in the central part of Stara Planina at the foot of the peak Botev and both are on the site of the Central Balkan National Park. Paradise Sprinkler is a famous natural landmark and as such attracts tourists from the country and abroad. The waterfall is a suitable destination for lovers of hiking, rock climbing, ecotourism, Paragliding and for all who just love the mountains and fresh mountain air. It is at its fullest during the summer months, so during this period it is most visited by tourists. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Garvanitsa Cave (1 review)
   - Спуск в неизвестность
   Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves
   
   
   Это место было нелегко найти. Вход в пещеру расположен в чистом поле и на плоскости издалека ничем не выделяется. Она не охраняется. Самое захватывающее это спуск по тонкой лестнице, которая кажется не очень надежной. Но оно того стоит. Глубже в пещеру без фонарей, теплой одежды и обуви идти нет смысла. Но достаточно и просто оценить ее размах стоя внизу в горловине. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Krushunskiye Waterfalls (128 reviews)
   - Krushuna-Maarata Waterfalls
   Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls
   
   
   I visited twice this area and I was impressed by his beauty. There are marked trails with bridges, benches and balustrades to make safe tours. Below you will find restaurants, hotels, villas, shops and even a pool. The paths are not heavy even for an old man. If you can, you can spend a whole day here, you will not get bored in the middle of the nature. After my opinion it is a strongy recommended destination. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Troyan Monastery (124 reviews)
   - Great hustorical place
   Religious Sites
   
   
   A great place to stroll every season. For children, the room where Vasil Levski and the museum were hiding is very interesting. A holy and holy place that preserved the Bulgarian faith, life and culture and gave shelter to one of the greatest Bulgarians, Vasil Levski See more..
   
8. 4.5 Saeva Dupka (40 reviews)
   - Beautiful cave with easy access.
   Caverns & Caves
   
   
   It’s quite a beautiful cave with easy access. The tour guide was competent and enthusiastic. You can see all kind of stone formations. Fortunatelly there wasn’t too much mud inside ;)))The price of a family ticket is 6 leva ( 3 Euro). There is a free parking lot. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Glozhene Monastery (Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets) (25 reviews)
   - Mystical place in the mountain
   Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
   
   
   Going to the monastery is a bit challenging, but the view from the top, the mystical feeling and the great food are totally worthed. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Geopark Iskar - Panega (15 reviews)
    - Beautiful nature, poorly organized
    Parks
    
    
    The path around Panega river is pretty picturesque wirh the rocks around and the milky blue river waters. Practically a few narrow bridges are built, picnic spots and parking area and that's all. To me it needs some more organization, especially at times, when social distancing is needed. Haven't seen such crowds and most of the times people are transpassing milimeters away from each other. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Regional Historical Museum (9 reviews)
    - Old Lovech
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    The museum shows 2 traditional houses from the old Lovech. Both are about 200 years old. One is decorated in 19th century style while the other is "newly" decorated, around 1950 - a local mathematician and musician lived in the house in mid-20th century. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth spending 30 minutes. Especially for kids it is very interesting to see how people leaved in the past. See more..
    
12. 4.5 St. Nikolai Letni Church (4 reviews)
    - Gumoshtnik is remarkable place
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    If you go on the road Apriltsi - Staro Stefanovo, stave nearby about 3 km, to see noteworthy village Gumoshtnik. The church "St. Nikolai Letni" was built in 1839. Ten years previously in 1829 a church school has started to operate here - one of the oldest in Bulgaria. Today it is restored and welcomes visitors. And another attraction - in the churchyard there is a monument of seven men from Gumoshtnik village sank with the Titanic in 1912. See more..
    
13. 4.5 ART Club Troyan (3 reviews)
    - Art
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs
    
    
    Must visit . Young crowd and artists. Open late night too. Nice music. All popular drinks available . Friendly service. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Arch of Freedom (3 reviews)
    - Amazing monument and amazing view
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The drive up to the monument is a bit precarious, but it is definitely worth it. Semi-wild horses and sheep were grazing as we drove up. The view and elevation are an amazing back drop to this massive monument. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Museum of Folk Craft & Applied Arts (3 reviews)
    - Do not miss it!
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Location is just top center, right on Osam river bank. Old city house turn to the museum. Small but rich. Very good for families with youn kids. See more..
    
16. 4.0 The Covered Bridge (91 reviews)
    - Must see
    Bridges
    
    
    + great architecture +Beautiful view +Arts and crafts, traditional souvenirs + Coffee and sweets + Kid friendly - mind the working hours See more..
    
17. 4.0 Beklemeto Pass (30 reviews)
    - Amazing trip through the Mountain
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    It's start from Kurnare- at the beginning stop for some fresh white cheese and yogurt at Bikov's dairy (mandra). Then you can stop at mehana Petrov's khan. On the way to the top you can stop to take a look to the valleys from paragliding take off place, to drink fresh water or even to eat black berries depend of the season. On the top you can visit the monument of freedom- looks like a huge gate. On the way down stop to the sink- fill some bottles with very cold water and buy some jams and take a look to the Romans road. Then you can visit Beklemeto complex for home made sheep yogurt. Turn left before the river Osama to visit Chiflik - Olympic size thermal pool and Haidushka hut at the end of the road where you can drink a herbal tea and spend a night. That is one unforgetable day! See more..
    
18. 4.0 Hisarya Fortress (26 reviews)
    - Hilltop ruins with a great view
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The final stop on our day long tour is the Fortress looking out over Lovech. We had a guide talking us through the layout of the fortress as it is mainly ruins so this gave us a better understanding and of its history. There's a lovely little dog that seems to make the fortress his home so keep an eye out for him. The mix of the interesting ruins and the views out over Lovech and the surrounding countryside make this well worth visiting and a great place to end our tour. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Troyan National Museum of Folk Art and Traditional Handicrafts (14 reviews)
    - Great museum!
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 AM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum and its collections and exhibits managed to impress me and the rest three of us. Highly recommended! See more..
    
20. 4.0 Ethnographic Museum (2 reviews)
    - Historic houses
    Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    These houses authentically display all the rooms of the house with genuine items from 19th and 20th century. The guide was very sweet and knew numerous languages but not English, yet tried this best to explain and help us. We enjoyed seeing the rooms decor and atmosphere, as people had actually lived there. I would recommend it but do research beforehand so you understand the history better. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Seryakova kashta Gallery (2 reviews)
    - art&bar
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    Small bar in the basement.Young visitors. Very friendly and fast staff. Probably best place for late night talks and drinks. See more..
    
22. 4.0 Church "St. Paraskeva" (2 reviews)
    - Do not miss it.
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    18th century church. Always in the shadow of Troyan monastery. 5s minutes walk from the city center. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Old City Bath Delhi Hamam (5 reviews)
    - Water Museum
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The old bathroom was restored and turned into a water museum. There are several halls where you can see what the Turkish bath was, there are several fountains, troughs and walls, as well as part of the heating system. There is a multimedia room. It gives you a guide, you can take pictures, the tolls are symbolic, there is a combined ticket for the Hissarak Castle and the Museum. See more..
    
24. 3.5 Roman Fortress Sostra (3 reviews)
    - Historic Roman site but apparently unloved
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
    This is a Roman fort and settlement dating from 147 AD. It's situated on the Roman road from Plovdiv (Roman philipopolis) and was important during Trajan's dacian wars in the area. It is partly excavated and restored but extremely overgrown and the signs are mostly only in Bulgaria, making it hard to understand. It appears no one has visited in a long time. This an important Roman site that should be better maintained for tourists and the good of the archeology. There are substantial remains and a lot of potential but you are fighting through waist high vegetation to to try to anything. Do your research beforehand to understand it better. See more..
    
25. Natural History Museum (0 review)
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums
    
    
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26. VINPROM - TROYAN (0 review)
    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Distillery Tours • Private Tours • Factory Tours
    
    
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