Samokov, Mountain municipality seat in Sofia Province, Bulgaria.
Samokov spans across a high valley intersected by the Iskar River, surrounded by four mountain ranges including Rila, Vitosha, Verila, and Plana.
The settlement emerged in the 14th century as a mining community established by Saxon miners during the Bulgarian Empire's expansion of metal production.
Metal craftsmanship defined Samokov from the 16th to 18th centuries, with water-powered forges producing horseshoes, nails, and military equipment throughout the region.
The town connects to Sofia through regular bus services covering 55 kilometers, while maintaining proximity to Borovets ski resort and multiple mountain hiking trails.
Local iron-melting furnaces utilized mechanical hammers powered by water, leading to the name Samokov, which combines the Bulgarian words for self and forge.
Location: Samokov
Elevation above the sea: 1,029 m
Website: http://samokov.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.33714,23.55541
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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