Pernik, Industrial municipality seat in western Bulgaria
Located among Lyulin, Vitosha, and Golo Bardo Mountains, Pernik stretches along the Struma River valley, 31 kilometers southwest of the capital Sofia.
The settlement originated from a Thracian fortress in the 4th century BC, later developing into a Roman outpost before joining the Bulgarian Empire.
The Regional History Museum displays numerous artifacts, including coins from Ivan Vladislav's era and inscribed Thracian tombstones discovered at Krakra Hill.
The town maintains regular road and rail connections with Sofia, while offering industrial facilities, educational institutions, and a large sports complex.
The Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games takes place every January, featuring participants in traditional masks performing ancient pagan rituals.
Location: Pernik
Elevation above the sea: 710 m
Website: http://pernik.bg
Website: http://pernik.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.59983,23.03081
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
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