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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Slivnitsa
Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe
About Slivnitsa
Slivnitsa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Dragoman, 39km from Iskar Gorge.
Slivnitsa is in Sofia, Bulgaria, with about 7,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dragoman, about 12 km away.
Slivnitsa (Bulgarian: Сливница [ˈslivnit͡sɐ]) is a town in western Bulgaria, 22 km away from Sofia, lying on the main road connecting the capital with the Bulgarian-Serbian border. Slivnitsa is part of Sofia Province and is close to the towns of Kostinbrod and Dragoman.
Called by historians the "battle of the captainsRead more
vs the generals," referring to the young Bulgarian army, whose highest rank went up to a captain, the Battle of Slivnitsa was a decisive factor in the victory of the Bulgarian Army over the Serbs between 17 and 19 November 1885. It solidified the unification between the Kingdom of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia.
The town lies in the western reaches of the Sofia Valley. A small mountain range named Viskyar stands out to the south and the southwest of Slivnitsa. The mountain's highest peak is Mechi Kamak (Мечи камък, "Bear's Stone") and is 1,077 m high. Viskyar is rich in archeological and historical remains. Important strategic and commercial roads, connecting the southern end of the Balkan peninsula with the Danube River and Western Europe, have passed through these lands since Antiquity. An interesting sight is the memorial pantheon, built to the southeast of the Gurgulyat village.
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What is there to see near Slivnitsa?
Within an hour or so of Slivnitsa: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (30 km), Petrohan Pass (31 km), Iskar Gorge (39 km), Vratsata Gorge (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Slivnitsa?
The nearest famous roads are Petrohan Pass, Iskar Gorge and Troyan Pass (Beklemeto).
Where is Slivnitsa?
Slivnitsa is in Sofia, Bulgaria, about 12 km from Dragoman.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,545
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Region
- Sofia
- Timezone
- Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates
- 42.8518, 23.0379
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Worth the detour from Slivnitsa
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Petrohan Pass
Forested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.
31 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Iskar Gorge
Bulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Vratsata Gorge
Short but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.
55 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains)
A rugged mountain range stretching across Serbia and Bulgaria with pristine waterfalls, alpine meadows, and remote villages.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Slivnitsa
- 31 kmPetrohan PassForested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.
- 39 kmIskar GorgeBulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
- 55 kmVratsata GorgeShort but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.
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