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Shipka, Asenovgrad

#4 among attractions in Asenovgrad

Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
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Local name: ФК Асеновец Founded: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 42°0'42"N, 24°51'52"E
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Asenovgrad Bulgaria

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Shipka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Asen's Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Church of St John the Baptist.

  • asens fortress asenovgrad1.8 miS
    Forts and castles, Historical place

    Asen's Fortress, Asenovgrad

    46 min walk • Asen's Fortress, perched atop a rocky ridge in the Rhodope Mountains, is a historical gem in the city of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria. Dating back to the Middle Ages, this fortress is a testament to the rich and tumultuous history of the region.

  • bachkovo monastery4.9 miS
    Sacred and religious sites, Monastery, Historical place

    Bachkovo Monastery

    125 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, Bachkovo Monastery is a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and history. This revered site, founded in the year 1083, stands as the second-largest monastery in Bulgaria and is a significant...

  • church of the holy mother of god asenovgrad1.8 miS
    Church

    Church of the Holy Mother of God, Asenovgrad

    46 min walk • The Church of the Holy Mother of God is the popular name of a medieval Eastern Orthodox church located in Asen's Fortress. It lies near Asenovgrad in the Rhodope Mountains of Plovdiv Province, south central Bulgaria.

  • church of st john the baptist asenovgrad~1930 ftN
    Church

    Church of St John the Baptist, Asenovgrad

    10 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist, also known as the Church of St John the Precursor or, locally, Sveti Yani or Sveti Yan, is a small medieval Eastern Orthodox church in the town of Asenovgrad in Plovdiv Province, south central Bulgaria.

  • muzej na aviaciata4 miN
    Museum

    Muzej na Aviaciata

    104 min walk • The Aviation Museum is located next to the 24th Air Base and Plovdiv Airport, 12 km from Plovdiv. The museum has approximately 6800 exhibits, 59 aircraft, located in 2 internal and 1 external exhibition, 2 repair and restoration...

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