Places to visit near

Velingrad

Velingrad is a town in Pazardzhik district, Bulgaria of about 24,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Успение Богородично, Лепеница and Милеви скали.

42.0275° N, 23.9916° EPop. 24,036

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see116
Notable53
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Velingrad

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

71 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 Velingrad
  2. Kleptuzanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Лепеницаcave · 1 hrs
  4. крепост Цепинаheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Милеви скалиviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Belovo Basilicachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Velingrad
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Velingrad?

Успение Богородично (church, about 1 km), Лепеница (cave, about 10 km), Милеви скали (viewpoint, about 15 km), крепост Цепина (heritage site, about 16 km), Belovo Basilica (church, about 21 km), Historical Museum Velingrad (museum, about 2 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Velingrad?

Острец, about 6 km by road; Елин връх (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Velingrad?

Успение Богородично, about 1 km by road; Свети Илия (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Velingrad?

Start in Velingrad, visit Kleptuza, then Лепеница, then крепост Цепина, then Милеви скали, then Belovo Basilica, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.