Koprivshtitsa Travel Guide

 Penelope4 Says:  There is a door which has become popular among locals. My guide shared a story but did not quite get all the details except for this line "not only animals went through this door to escape....but also lovers". 

 Penelope4 Says:  In here, like in most municipal halls, the mayor weds couples. The setting is lively - red carpets, a longitudinal row on the left and on the right for guests who will witness the ceremony. Lights are quite bright which make the place more vibrant.No entrance fee. 

 wandeljp Says:  Symbol Although modest in size, Koprivshtitsa a fundamental importance in the hearts of all Bulgarians. It was here, after many episodes, the signal of the insurgency was given a shot. The cry of "Freedom or death" signal was given April 20, 1876. Insurectionel movement to... 

 wandeljp Says:  Walking around In this month of May the town was not inundated with tourists. Yet on Tuesday were Ferris: Day of the alphabet Cyril. It will not be difficult to stroll Nearby Attractions every corner, every alley, every house is almost an invitation. Add the agricultural... 

 wandeljp Says:  Education Museum Museum also called St. Cyril and Methodius. You will not miss to visit this small museum housed in the yellow - brown building along the main street. The collections show visitors different aspects of life here in the past: a classroom (writing Cyrilic),... 

 mirchica Says:  In 1843, a pretty wooden house perched on one of Koprivshtiza’s hills and surrounded by green trees and motley flowers witnessed the birth of one Gavril Hlatev. In Bulgarian history he will always be remembered as Gerogi Benkovski – a pseudonym he adopted as an organizer and... 

 mirchica Says:  The mausoleum is erected in memory of all those who died during the liberation epopee of the April Rebelion – a reminder of the turbulent and patriotic spring of 1876.It was built in 1928 with funds donated by Nencho Palaveev. The lower part of the monument is an ossuary and... 

 Ivo_K Says:  This relatively small restaurant in traditional style is a part of a complex with a family hotel and is situated on the main street. It has 45 seats inside (it is air-conditioned inside) and 30 places in its summer garden. The restaurant is known as one of the best... 

 wandeljp Says:  This restaurant is located at the corner of the main square. The staff in traditional costume (?) is smiling and helpful. The setting is lovely (a bit touristy) The price though somewhat higher than elsewhere are very correct ---oooOOOooo--- Ce restaurant est situé au coin... 

 mirchica Says:  If you like traveling by train can use one of the 5 trains that pass daily near Koprivshtitza on their way to Burgas, Karlovo, Sofia, etc. For more information about the time-tables you can visit www.bdz.bg . The train station of Koprivshtitza is about 15 km from the town... 

 ger4444 Says:  Near the 20 april Square, when you cross the bridge, there are stairs that lead up to the mountains. At the right side of the Shuleva House Hotel you find these stairs. You can go there after dinner and walk the path that brings you to the beginning of the forest. From there... 

 ger4444 Says:  Koprivshitsa is an important example of the national Revival in Bulgaria. This period – sometimes called the Bulgaria renaissance – was a period of socio-economic development and national integration of the country under the Turks. The period started in 1762 and ended in...