City
Lovech

Lovech is situated in the foothill area on both banks of the Osam river. Located on the border between the Danube Plain and Old Fore, 150 km southwest of the capital Sofia is located. Lovech represents a balance between mountainous and plain relief. To the east is surrounded by 250-meter plateau on which the park is located Stratesh, culminating with the historic architectural reserve Varosha to the south, surrounded by picturesque hills "Hissar" and Park Bash Bunar. Stratesh Park on the right bank the river is a great place for recreation in nature. The park is known as "Lilac" because many plants of this kind. In spring, thousands of people come here to admire the delicate colors and unique lilac scent. Each year in May consist "Lilac Music Days. " Discovered in caves Lovech remains testify to active human presence from the Old Stone, New Stone, Bronze and Iron Age. For the first inhabitants of the city of Lovech considered Thracians from IV-III century BC Lovech medieval fortress is situated on a hill, later called "Hissar". Here in 1187 was signed peace treaty with Byzantium formally marked the beginning of the Second Bulgarian State. Levski regularly visit the city during 1869-1872 year, here is the Central Revolutionary Committee of the Apostle. Notorious is the covered bridge, unique in the Balkans, built in by Kolyu Ficheto. One of the most - interesting places to visit in Lovech is architectural - historical reserve Varosha, which is located in the old part of town and rises in tiers along the Osam. Reserve includes more than 160 restored houses. Here is the museum Renaissance and national - liberation movement - known as the Museum" Vasil Levski ". On the rocky banks of the Osam has many large and small caves. Exciting visit Saeva hole which is located near the village Brestnitsa very near Lovech. The cave was formed 3 million years ago. Among the entities it has a body with stone strings. Knock on them creates a real melody. Of great historical importance is the Museum Kakrinskoto Inn, 17 km east of Lovech. Here was captured Apostle of Liberty Vasil Levski. 7 km east of Lovech Oreshak, known festival of crafts and applied arts. Here are made and demonstrations of production and tasting of the famous Trojan spirit.

Is a great variety of restaurants, taverns and cafes in Lovech. Visitors must try the traditional dishes, such Lovech sausage, cold cuts, stuffed peppers and of course Lovech brandy and aromatic wines.