Introducing Lovech
Popular with weekending locals but less visited by foreign travellers, Lovech is a quiet, well-restored traditional village along the Osêm River, 35km south of Pleven. In the old quarter of Varosha, over 150 National Revival–period structures have been restored, and the covered bridge over the river is the photogenic symbol of the town.
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Lovech was significant as a military outpost and trade centre during the Thracian and Roman eras, and again during the Second Bulgarian Empire. During the Ottoman occupation, however, it would reach its peak, though precariously playing with fire as the surreptitious headquarters of the Bulgarian Central Revolutionary Committee during the mid-19th century.
Last updated: Oct 2, 2008
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RE: small towns Bulgaria
by chaika 20 August 2011
Try Rousse and Lovech,also Troyan is very close to Lovech so you can do both. Edited by: chaika
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RE: Itinerary ideas for trip Aug.28-->Sep.05 Sofia-->Bucharest?
by extremebulgaria 04 August 2010
Hi there, Don't miss Belogradchick amazing rocks and Krushuna waterfalls near Lovech. If you need a guide just call me - +35989873539…
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Re: bulgarian old stones bridges also call roman bridges
by botsko 09 August 2009
Well if you're after old bridges the one in Lovech was built by Nikola Fichev - "Kolio Ficheto". He made at least 3 more long bridges,…
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