Saint John of RilaSt. Archangel MichaelМисионисяз. СъединениеShumen FortressPalace of Omurtag
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Targovishte

Targovishte is a town in Targovishte district, Bulgaria of about 37,774 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 11 caves and 5 museums. The must-see places are Saint John of Rila, Dormition of the Theotokos Church and St. Archangel Michael.

43.2512° N, 26.5722° EPop. 37,774

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see35
Notable204
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint John of Rila, church near Targovishte
Must-see

Saint John of Rila

Church · 1 km

Dormition of the Theotokos Church, church near Targovishte
Must-see

Dormition of the Theotokos Church

Church · 1 km

St. Archangel Michael, church near Targovishte
Must-see

St. Archangel Michael

Church · 27 km · Shumen

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One day from Targovishte

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

105 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 Targovishte
  2. Мисионисheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. St. Archangel Michaelchurch · 30 min
  4. Palace of Omurtagpalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Shumen Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. яз. Съединениеlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Targovishte
Today’s loopTargovishteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Targovishte?

Saint John of Rila (church, about 1 km), Dormition of the Theotokos Church (church, about 1 km), Monument to Vasil Levski (monument, about 1 km), Zaharievs' House (museum, about 1 km), Yukya (park, about 1 km), Targovishte Art Gallery (museum, about 2 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 11 caves, 5 museums, 8 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Targovishte?

Monument to Vasil Levski, about 1 km by road; Мисионис (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Targovishte?

Марината Дупка, about 11 km by road; Derventskata Peshtera (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Targovishte?

Start in Targovishte, visit Мисионис, then St. Archangel Michael, then Palace of Omurtag, then Shumen Fortress, then яз. Съединение, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.