Berkovitsa

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Berkovitsa is a town and ski resort in northwestern Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Berkovitsa Municipality, Montana Province and is close to the town of Varshets. As of December 2009, it has a population of 13,917 inhabitants. ()

Alternative names: Population: 15 thous. (2020)Area: 31.14 mi²Coordinates: 43°14'19"N, 23°7'36"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Klisurski Monastery, Kom Peak.

5.5 miSE
Monastery, Historical place, Church
Klisurski Monastery
141 min walk • Nestled in the serene tranquility of the Balkan Mountains, Klisurski Monastery emerges as a spiritual haven and a testament to Bulgaria's medieval heritage. This Orthodox Christian monastery, founded in the 12th century, is an emblem of resilience and faith, having...
6.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kom Peak
161 min walk • Kom Peak or Golyam Kom is a peak in the western Balkan Mountains, located in western Bulgaria, not far from the Serbian border. The peak is 2,016 metres high and lies south of the town of Berkovitsa, of which it is a traditional symbol.