Pleven

Pleven is the seventh most populous city in Bulgaria. Located in the northern part of the country, it is the administrative centre of Pleven Province. The city is located in an agricultural region in the very heart of the Danubian Plain, the historical region of Moesia, surrounded by low limestone hills, the Pleven Heights. Pleven is located 170 km away from the capital city of Sofia, 320 km west of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and 50 km south of the Danube. The river Vit flows near the town and the tiny Tuchenitsa river crosses it. The climate is continental, with cold winters (down to –15°C) and hot dry summers (up to +35-40°C).

Numerous archaeological findings, among them the largest golden treasure found in Bulgaria, evidence for the rich culture of the Thracians, who inhabited the area for thousands of years.


According to statistical data, Pleven has a population of about 140,000, and the main religion is Christian, followed by Islam.

Pleven is a recommended place for tourists because of  its sights, monuments, and parks.