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Petrich

Petrich is a town in Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria of about 30,308 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 19 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Хераклея Синтика, Samuil's Fortress and Баптистка църква.

41.3985° N, 23.2070° EPop. 30,308

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see68
Notable124
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Petrich

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Petrich
  2. Хераклея Синтикаheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Св. Николай Чудотворецchurch · 30 min
  4. Баптистка църкваchurch · 30 min
  5. Samuil's Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Лешнишки водопадwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Petrich
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Petrich?

Хераклея Синтика (heritage site, about 9 km), Samuil's Fortress (heritage site, about 18 km), Dormition of the Mother of God (church, about 1 km), Баптистка църква (church, about 23 km), Св. Николай Чудотворец (church, about 26 km), Лешнишки водопад (waterfall, about 6 km).

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

99 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 20 waterfalls, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Petrich?

Dormition of the Mother of God, about 1 km by road; St. Petka Church (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Petrich?

Радомир / Σιδηρόπετρα, about 14 km by road; Rupel Pass (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Petrich?

Start in Petrich, visit Хераклея Синтика, then Св. Николай Чудотворец, then Баптистка църква, then Samuil's Fortress, then Лешнишки водопад, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.