Troyan Travel Guide

  Troyan in the winter
by mirchica
 
  • Troyan in the winter
      Troyan in the winter
    by mirchica
  •   Things to Do
    by mirchica
  •   Things to Do
    by mirchica
  •   Things to Do
    by mirchica
  •   Things to Do
    by mirchica
 

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Things to Do  

Rivers

Rivers, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  There is one river going through the center of the city,called Osam. It is formed by two rivers Beli Osam(white osam) end Cherni Osam (black osam). The river is 314km long and pours into Danube. The rivers are extremely beautiful especially with those snow around them 

Museum of national crafts and applied arts

Museum of national crafts and applied arts, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  Troyan is the first in the country, showing in detail the traditional crafts and tools, and forms,in the main decorative handicraft industries: ceramics, wood and metal, folk textiles.The museum is opened in 1968 in a building that was built in 1881. First it has been... 

The monastery of Troyan

The monastery of Troyan, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  Troyan Monastery is the third biggest monestary in Bulgaria after Rila and Bachkovo. It was built at the end of 16- th century. In 1872 in the monastery had hidden our national Bulgarian revolutionist Vasil Levski. Now there is a museum in the 2 rooms he used to live and... 

Spa swimming nearby (olympic size

Spa swimming nearby (olympic size, Troyan

 mafmeijer Says:  Just outside Troyan in the village of Chiflik there is sulphur spa olympic size swimming pool with magnificent views of the mountains. the water is always above 30oC so perfect for those hiking aches and pains 

Troyan Monastery

Troyan Monastery, Troyan

 terrycowan Says:  This is one of the best monasteries to visit. The frescos on the outside of the church really get your attention. The inside of the church is well-done, as well. Seems to be an active, working parish. 

Hotels  

Troyan Plaza

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Park Hotel Troyan

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Restaurants  

Bile: Small but comfort

Bile: Small but comfort, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  As most of the restaurant in that area, Bile is also part from a hotel. The place was very comfort. We stopped there to have something warm to eat and we loved the chicken soup. Then we asked to see the hotel and we decided that next time we’ll try it. The receptionist was... 

ice cream house: ice cream house

ice cream house: ice cream house, Troyan

 mafmeijer Says:  great ice cream sundays or coffee and cake at this waterfront ice cream parlour. sit inside or outside all of them - all of them and more of them - yum yum 

Pub 9: good pizza

Pub 9: good pizza, Troyan

 mafmeijer Says:  there are two good pizza places pub 9 next to the market on the high street and the other on the square opposite the allianz bank all the pizza and homemade but the salads are really nice 

Troyan Plaza Pub: Local Cuisine Worth The Price

Troyan Plaza Pub: Local Cuisine Worth The Price, Troyan

 OnTheRoadGoombah Says:  Please note -- this review is for the pub...not the restaurant.The Troyan Plaza Hotel's Pub was a nice find for lunch. The chicken soup was delicious and the sesame chicken was served with a yogurt sauce that complimented it very nicely.The pub had a great atmosphere for... 

Transportation  

Getting to Troyan on road

Getting to Troyan on road, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  Troyan has good transport links and it's easy to get there by your car or by bus, which goes 5-6 times a day from Sofia and also from Pleven, Lovech, Gabrovo and Sevlievo. The only problem is that because Troyan is right on the foot of Stara planina (Balkan Mts.) it can be... 

Shopping  

A market on the main street: Fresh frutes

A market on the main street: Fresh frutes, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  The nmarket is situated on the main street and it is easily accesable by everybody. They sell mainly frutes and vegitables on really reasonable prices. You can also buy some food and drinks from the little stores nearby. There are also 2 little restaurants but they didn't... 

Local Customs  

In a sleigh

In a sleigh, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  Well,it's mainly a kid thing but it could be also for the kid that lives in all of us. I just turned after that kid in the sleigh. Only if I had one I was about to jump into it :)I guess it is popular in the winter when streets are covered with show. I remember my... 

Local crafts - pottery

Local crafts - pottery, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  Troyan has centuries of traditions in crafts such as pottery. Nowadays this craft is well saved by local craftsmen who continue to make various kinds of pottery. In different places like Markovi kashti you can see men creating these peaces of art. 

Local crafts - wood

Local crafts - wood, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  As well as the pottery, in Troyan there are craftsmen who make many decorative things of wood. You can buy yourself beautiful things from the permanent and temporary markets for pottery and wooden things. Many of the things are specially designed for foreign tourists. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Check the weather and the rodes

Check the weather and the rodes, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  If you decide to visit Troyan from South Bulgaria in the winter you have definitely check the rode situation. The closest pass from Plovdiv,Karlovo,Smolyan is Beklemeto. Unfortunately usually it is closed in the winter. Even if it is not closed I recommend going through... 

Careful with the snow in winter!

Careful with the snow in winter!, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  As being close to Stara planina, the whole Troyan region is rather snowy in winter which makes the transportation difficult. Car-travelling without tire-chains is not recommended. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking around Troyan

Hiking around Troyan, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  This is a great opportunity to see the picturesque nature in this area. According to the weather and the season... 

Skiing in Beklemeto

Skiing in Beklemeto, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  Beklemeto is the local place available for skiing. To be honest, it needs big reconstrustions and modernizations before it becomes one of the main ski resorts in Bulgaria. Nothing else than common ski equipment. 

Favorites  

Info Center

Info Center, Troyan

 mirchica Says:  Here is some info for the info center:Opening hours : Monday - Friday, 10.00 to 18.00It's easy to find - on the main street. 

A town which is both old and new, quiet and alive

A town which is both old and new, quiet and alive, Troyan

 peter_dimov Says:  I like almost everything in Troyan - the people, the old romantic streets and the new parts of the city. Troyan is a place with a long and rich history. It is a center of culture, traditional crafts, industry and tourism. This combination is a guarantee for a good... 

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 As being close to Stara planina, the whole Troyan region is rather snowy in winter which makes the transportation difficult. Car-travelling without tire-chains... 

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Troyan - back in tourism

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 Troyan is a quiet and green town near Stara planina mountain range in the heart of Bulgaria. Troyan and Apriltsi form a new tourist area officialy promoted in the summer of 2003 but tourist activities... 

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TROYAN - SMALL BUT COMPACT

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 The main high street has a number of fashionable shops and special one off designer shops. All are very small go inside and see what they have got. Lots of bags and shoes shops as they are made... 

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A Mountain Vista

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 I have had the opportunity to visit Troyan twice this year and really enjoy the quaintness of this mountain town. We were blessed with great weather on both trips and had an opportunity to stroll... 

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Troyan

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 Troyan is a small mountain town, around 20 000 inhabitants. Surprisingly for me it is very beautiful too. What I noticed was that it is very long .We had to enter from one side and go out from another... 

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