City
Varshets

Varshets is the oldest spa resort in Bulgaria. Situated 90 km from Sofia in Petrohan passage or 130 km if pass "Hemus" highway. To Montana and Vratsa distance is 33 km. The city emerged around the spa and oldest written document of its existence dates from the VI century BC in Byzantine chronicles. He is mentioned by name Medeka (Medicus - healing) - the only village with such a name in the Roman Empire.

The glory of the city is associated with mineral springs, which make it the biggest spa resort in northern Bulgaria. At the beginning of XX century, Dr. Damyan Ivanov graduated in medicine in Austria and the first Bulgarian balneology, apply their knowledge in Varshets and turns it into a resort on the European level. In Varshets existed among the first casinos in Bulgaria. This casino is frequented by the elite, and the Prince Cyril is called royal casino. In the casino was conducted and one of the first beauty contest, where in 1938 she was elected Miss Varshets.

Varshets is famous for its beautiful park, which is the second largest artificial park in Bulgaria after Central Park in Sofia. Among the landmarks of the city is "St. George ". It has an impressive size, is as interesting architecture and is well maintained. In the center of Varshets is beautiful pedestrian zone known as "boulevard with sycamores." On both sides of two kilometers long boulevard trees are over the age of 100 years. Great place for a picnic and recreation is "Ivanchona meadow", which leads to the path of the park. In the vicinity of Varshets has many nice places to walk, not to be missed Waterfall area. From Varshets can make a number of trips to the Balkan Mountains. The highest peak is trimmed in legends Todorini dolls.

Many places to stay and entertainment you will find in the city. There are several hotels and private villas. About 13 km from the town is Klisura monastery.