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Sliven

Sliven is a town in Sliven district, Bulgaria of about 96,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 14 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 24 caves. The must-see places are Kabile, Vratnik Pass and Kipilovo Fortress.

42.6858° N, 26.3292° EPop. 96,368

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see50
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sliven

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

112 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 Sliven
  2. Vratnik Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kipilovo Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Синия Вир (Сливен)waterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Змейови Водопадиwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kabileheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sliven
Today’s loopSlivenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sliven?

House-museum of the Old Sliven Popular Customs Old Sliwen (museum, about 1 km), National Museum of Textile Industry (museum, about 1 km), Art Gallery Dimitar Dobrovich (museum, about 1 km), Tuida Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), Възрожденска часовникова кула (heritage site, about 1 km), Regional Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 24 caves, 5 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Sliven?

Tuida Fortress, about 1 km by road; Възрожденска часовникова кула (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Sliven?

House-museum of the Old Sliven Popular Customs Old Sliwen, about 1 km by road; National Museum of Textile Industry (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sliven?

Start in Sliven, visit Vratnik Pass, then Kipilovo Fortress, then Синия Вир (Сливен), then Змейови Водопади, then Kabile, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.