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Lovech

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:29:00 +0300

Lovech is one of the most enchanting towns in Bulgaria. It is located in the north part of the Stara Planina Mountain region, on both shores of Osum River. It initially sprung as a Thracian settlement that turned into a traveler’s center located on a major Roman road. During the Middle Ages, the Lovech fortress was used as a strategic fortification in northern Bulgaria. A three-month siege ended in a peace treaty between the Bulgarian rulers Asen and Petur and the Byzantine ruler. This treaty marks the establishment of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. During the revival period, Lovech acted as a craftsmen meeting point. Lovech merchants traveled throughout the empire and the town prospered. It was often called Altun (golden) Lovech. Many revival activists and revolutionaries acted in Lovech. Some of them are Vassil Levski, Angel Kunchev, P.R. Slaveikov. Today, Lovech...

Varosha Architecture and History Preserve

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:01:00 +0200

Architecture and history preserve Varosha is situated in the town of Lovech. The complex includes the old part of town on the right bank of Osum River. In 1969, the old Lovech district of Varosha was named a preserve. Nearly 200 monuments of history and archaeology can be seen there today. Beautiful revival houses constructed in the 70s of the 19th century dominate the landscape. Most of these houses have two floors and massive wooden gates. Small, cobblestone streets meander between the buildings, often ending in front of a gate or a fence. Varosha has so many landmarks. One of the Lovech symbols, the covered bridge over Osum is a unique construction for the Balkan region. Data shows that it appeared in 1838. Nature destroyed it several times. In 1872, after yet another bridge devastation, Lovech residents asked craftsman Koliu Ficheto to construct a covered bridge having...

Lovech Ethnographic Museum

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:56:00 +0200

If you decide to visit Lovech, make sure to pay some attention to its ethnographic complex. The complex is situated in Varosha district, on a small cobblestone street. Two adjacent houses form the museum. Drasova house was constructed in the first half of the 19th century. You will be amazed by the mixture of oriental and European styles you will discover in the house. The collection recreates the life of a wealthy family from the period. The mixture of styles can be spotted throughout the house. Apart from the typical kitchen furniture, you will notice a colorful Milka box brought from Austria. A typical for the Balkan region stove has been preserved in the house. The living room further displays the style mix. Colorful rugs cover the couch, placed right next to Viennese chairs and a Russian samovar. Typical revival-period style is observable in the bedroom. It features...

Vasil Levski Museum in Lovech

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:52:00 +0200

One of the most visited landmarks in the town of Lovech is the museum dedicated to the work of revolutionary Vasil Levski. The museum is situated in Varosha district, on 14 Marin Poploukanov street. It was founded in 1954 in the house of Levski’s brother-in-arms Loukan Lilov. Later, Lovech residents constructed a separate building and the collection was moved there in 1982. Two floors preserve the exhibition items. The ground floor has been kept in its original state. Lovech brags the richest collection of Levski’s personal belongings. The museum displays Levski’s dagger and saber and his small press used for the printing of invoices. A copy of his personal notebook is one of the most interesting items in the museum. False Ottoman stamps that Levski used can also be examined. Apart from the activities of Levski, the museum presents the life of...