Sokolski Monastery, Nature Park Bulgarka

Name: Sokolski Monastery
Address: Nature Park Bulgarka, Bulgaria

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Sokolski Monastery, Nature Park Bulgarka

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The Sokolski Monastery is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery founded in 1833 and named after its founder Yosif Sokolski. It is located 15 km southwest of Gabrovo on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains in the Bulgarka Nature Park and is close to the Sokolovo cave. ()

Local name: Соколски манастир Coordinates: 42°47'50"N, 25°20'19"E

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Day trips

Sokolski Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex, Uzana, Shipka Monument, Buzludzha.

1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex, Gabrovo
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria, the Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex is a living museum that offers a unique glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. Situated near the city of Gabrovo, this open-air museum recreates the atmosphere of a traditional...
5.8 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Uzana
148 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Balkan Mountains, Uzana is a picturesque ski area that has been attracting winter sports enthusiasts for years. Located in Bulgaria, this hidden gem offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of the more crowded ski resorts.
3.5 miS
Memorial
Shipka Monument, Shipka
89 min walk • The Shipka Monument stands as a proud beacon of Bulgarian history, perched atop Stoletov Peak near the town of Shipka. This grand edifice is a tribute to the heroic efforts of the Bulgarian and Russian soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Shipka Pass, a...
5.1 miSE
Historical place, View point, Memorial
Buzludzha
130 min walk • Buzludzha, Bulgaria stands as a towering relic of the country's communist past, an imposing monument perched high on the Buzludzha peak in the Central Balkan Mountains. This saucer-shaped edifice, constructed in 1981, was envisioned as a grand memorial to the Bulgarian...
2.4 miSW
Memorial
Shipka Pass, Nature Park Bulgarka
61 min walk • Shipka Pass is a scenic mountain pass through the Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria. It marks the border between Stara Zagora province and Gabrovo province. The pass connects the towns of Gabrovo and Kazanlak. The pass is part of the Bulgarka Nature Park. The pass is 13 km by road north of the small town of Shipka.
5.2 miN
42°52'13"N • 25°18'60"E
National Museum of Education, Gabrovo
132 min walk • Museum
5.2 miN
42°52'16"N • 25°19'11"E
Interactive museum of industry Gabrovo Interaktiven muzej, Gabrovo
133 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
4.4 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadion Hristo Botev, Gabrovo
114 min walk • Stadion Hristo Botev is a multi-purpose stadium in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. This 14,000 seat stadium is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of FC Yantra.
5.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Sirmani, Gabrovo
133 min walk • Sirmani is a neighborhood of Gabrovo in Bulgaria, located on one of Gabrovo’s hills. The neighborhood consists of an old area and a contemporary area. The greatest part of it consists of woodlands and meadows.
5.6 miN
Universities and schools
Technical University of Gabrovo, Gabrovo
144 min walk • The Technical University of Gabrovo is a state university in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, founded in 1964.
6.8 miNE
Village
Bozhentsi
173 min walk • Bozhentsi is renowned for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, with many of its buildings constructed from local stone and wood, creating a rustic and timeless ambiance. Visitors can wander through the cobbled streets and admire the quaint houses, churches...