Veliko Tarnovo district, Bulgaria

Places to visit near Debelets

Debelets is a town in Veliko Tarnovo district, Bulgaria, home to about 4,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 32 caves, 20 museums and 16 churches. The must-see places are Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God (8 km), Tsarevets (8 km) and Св. 40 мъченици (8 km).

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Debelets, Bulgaria
Debelets, Veliko Tarnovo district, Bulgaria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Debelets at a glance

Location
Veliko Tarnovo district, Bulgaria
Population
about 4,418
Coordinates
43.0333° N, 25.6167° E
Places within 50 km
127 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Debelets

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Forts & heritage near Debelets

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is Tower of Baldwyn (8 km); the best-known is Trapezitza (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Debelets

46 caves within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is Пещера Калугерска дупка (10 km); the best-known is Bacho Kiro (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Debelets

29 museums within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is Sarafkina’s House (7 km); the best-known is Св. 40 мъченици (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Debelets

26 churches within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is Catholic Church (7 km); the best-known is Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Debelets

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is С.Крушуна- Крушунски Водопади (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Debelets

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Debelets. The closest is Sveta Gora (7 km); the best-known is Tsarevets (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Debelets

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Debelets
  2. 8 km Trapezitza · heritage site, Veliko Tarnovo
  3. 1 km Св. 40 мъченици · museum, Veliko Tarnovo
  4. 1 km Tsarevets · viewpoint, Veliko Tarnovo
  5. 1 km Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God · church, Veliko Tarnovo
  6. 1 km Момина крепост · heritage site, Veliko Tarnovo
  7. 8 km Back to Debelets

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How to reach Debelets

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    Within 15 km of Debelets

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Debelets by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2150Tower of Baldwyn (8 km)
    Caves3246Пещера Калугерска дупка (10 km)
    Museums2029Sarafkina’s House (7 km)
    Churches1626Catholic Church (7 km)
    Waterfalls1526С.Крушуна- Крушунски Водопади (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints916Sveta Gora (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens416Vikanata Skala (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Yovkovtsi Dam (23 km)
    Other attractions25Tryavna Clock Tower (27 km)
    Parks14Парк Дружба (6 km)
    Buddhist sites33Transfiguration Monastery (12 km)
    Treks11European Long Distance Path E3 - Part Serbia (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Kursum Mosque (99 km)

    Debelets: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Debelets?

    Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God (church, about 8 km), Tsarevets (viewpoint, about 8 km), Св. 40 мъченици (museum, about 8 km), Trapezitza (heritage site, about 8 km), Момина крепост (heritage site, about 8 km), Church of Saints Peter and Paul (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Debelets?

    127 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 32 caves, 20 museums, 16 churches, 15 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Debelets?

    Tower of Baldwyn, about 8 km by road; Trapezitza (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Debelets?

    Пещера Калугерска дупка, about 10 km by road; Polichki 1 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Debelets?

    Sarafkina’s House, about 7 km by road; Regional Museum of History (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Debelets?

    Start in Debelets, visit Trapezitza, then Св. 40 мъченици, then Tsarevets, then Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of God, then Момина крепост, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Debelets?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and museums.

    Towns near Debelets

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Debelets’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Debelets on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.