Urvich protected area

#339 among destinations in Bulgaria

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Urvich is a protected area in the western Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria, encompassing an area of 93.3 hectares. It is located near the fortress of Bozhenishki Urvich within the lands of the village of Bozhenitsa, Botevgrad municipality. It was initially declared a historic site on 24 July 1962 for the conservation of mixed oak forests. It has been re-categorised as a protected area on 18 August 2003. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.36 mi²Elevation: 1703 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°59'31"N, 23°49'1"E

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Sofia provinceBulgaria

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Urvich protected area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tipchenitsa, Dreneto.

7.2 miNW
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Tipchenitsa
185 min walk • Tipchenitsa is a village located in Mezdra Municipality, Part of Bulgaria's Vratsa Province. It is located approximately 16 kilometers from the municipal town of Mezdra and 100 km from the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
7 miSW
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Dreneto
179 min walk • Dreneto is a protected area in the western Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria. It is located in Botevgrad municipality in the land of the village of Litakovo.