Koprivshtitsa

The mountain town features 383 architectural structures with red-tiled roofs, wooden gates, and stone walls along narrow cobblestone streets at 1060 meters elevation.

The first shot of the April Uprising against Ottoman rule in 1876 originated in Koprivshtitsa, marking a pivotal moment in Bulgaria's path to independence.

The National Festival of Bulgarian Folklore occurs every five years, gathering musicians, artists, and craftsmen from different regions to perform traditional songs and dances.

Visitors can purchase combined tickets to access six museum houses, including the residences of Georgi Benkovski, Todor Kableshkov, and Dimcho Debelyanov.

Students at the local 19th-century school practiced writing in sandboxes instead of paper, with this method preserved and displayed in the historical schoolhouse.

Location: Koprivshtitsa

Elevation above the sea: 1,060 m

Website: http://koprivshtitsa-bg.com/index.php?lang=en

GPS coordinates: 42.64014,24.35830

Latest update: May 29, 2025 10:23