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Various historic developments took place in the town of Pleven. Situated 160 km away from Sofia in central northern Bulgaria, Pleven has its thousands of years of history. Many artifacts, connected to past events, are exposed in the town’s history museum.
In 1924, people accidentally found in a vineyard close to the Pleven village of Vulchitrun the largest Thracian gold treasure ever discovered in the country. All items weight 12 kg and can be seen in the National Archaeology Museum in Sofia.
Pleven is largely connected to Bulgaria’s attempts to gain independence and end the Ottoman rule over its territories.
The town also played role in the Russo-Turkish war. Troops of both armies clashed in the region. Nearly five months were needed for the Russian troops to defeat the army of Osman Pasha on December 10 1877.
A unique monument has been set up in the town, to commemorate this battle. The monument is one of a kind on the Balkan Peninsula. The Pleven epopee panorama has become the town’s symbol and attracts numerous Bulgarian and foreign tourists.
The park surrounding the monument has been named Skobelev after the Russian general, who participated in the decisive battle.
Pleven’s center houses a mausoleum tomb, honoring the Russian soldiers killed in the war.
The museum house of the Russian tsar Alexander II, also known as the Liberator, can also be seen in Pleven. It was the house of Voutsovi family. Alexander II spent a few days there, together with Skobelev.
Kailuka is the town’s park. The remains of the ancient Roman fortress Storgozia are still there today. The second biggest medieval basilisk in Bulgaria is also located there.
Apart from Kailuka, you can experience the beauty of nature in the region in the preserve following the flow of Chernelka River. Apart from nature landmarks, the preserve is famous for the many ancient artifacts found there.
Pleven’s center offers opportunities for pleasant walks. The many fountains and alleys and restored buildings please the eye with their aestheticism.
In 1924, people accidentally found in a vineyard close to the Pleven village of Vulchitrun the largest Thracian gold treasure ever discovered in the country. All items weight 12 kg and can be seen in the National Archaeology Museum in Sofia.
Pleven is largely connected to Bulgaria’s attempts to gain independence and end the Ottoman rule over its territories.
The town also played role in the Russo-Turkish war. Troops of both armies clashed in the region. Nearly five months were needed for the Russian troops to defeat the army of Osman Pasha on December 10 1877.
A unique monument has been set up in the town, to commemorate this battle. The monument is one of a kind on the Balkan Peninsula. The Pleven epopee panorama has become the town’s symbol and attracts numerous Bulgarian and foreign tourists.
The park surrounding the monument has been named Skobelev after the Russian general, who participated in the decisive battle.
Pleven’s center houses a mausoleum tomb, honoring the Russian soldiers killed in the war.
The museum house of the Russian tsar Alexander II, also known as the Liberator, can also be seen in Pleven. It was the house of Voutsovi family. Alexander II spent a few days there, together with Skobelev.
Kailuka is the town’s park. The remains of the ancient Roman fortress Storgozia are still there today. The second biggest medieval basilisk in Bulgaria is also located there.
Apart from Kailuka, you can experience the beauty of nature in the region in the preserve following the flow of Chernelka River. Apart from nature landmarks, the preserve is famous for the many ancient artifacts found there.
Pleven’s center offers opportunities for pleasant walks. The many fountains and alleys and restored buildings please the eye with their aestheticism.
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Various historic developments took place in the town of Pleven. Situated 160 km away from Sofia in central northern Bulgaria, Pleven has its thousands of years of history. Many artifacts, connected to past events, are exposed in the town’s history museum.
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