About Vratsa

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The town of Vratsa is located at the distance of 112 km. north of Sofia, at about 40 km. southeast of Montana, and at 14 km. northwest of Mezdra. The town of Vratsa is settled in the foot of Vratsa Mountain. Vratsa is a starting point for the routes to Vratsata gorge and Ledenika cave.
The Ethnographic Revival Complex St.Sofronii Vratchanski is an interesting place that you can visit. The community centre 'Razvitie' (1869) and the Historical Museum keep the century - old history of the town. The Holy Ascension and St.Nikolas Churches are also of great interest.The Nature Park Vrachanski Balkan, situated near town, offers great opportunities for on-foot tourism. Here is the richest cave region in the country.
Vratsata rock massif - an impressive vertical wall (more than 400m high) is a preferred place for rock climbing. Those of you who like adrenalin sports can parachute down from “Okolchitsa” hut.
The picturesque villages Pavoltche and Zgorigrad will greet you with the hospitality of the village homes, the delicious traditional dishes and local wines. The wonderful nature and the fresh mountain air allow ecology camps with educational programmes for children to be organized.
The complex Ledenika is located at about 16 km. southwest of the town. It is settled near to the territory of Ledenika cave. There are about 20 rest houses in the region.
You must visit the place where Hristo Botev was killed, at Vola peak (24 km Southwest).