Elena, Municipality seat in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria.
The town of Elena lies in a valley at 293 meters elevation, surrounded by the northern slopes of the central Stara Planina mountain range.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Elena developed into a regional center for crafts, trade, and education within the Bulgarian National Revival period.
The Daskalolivnitsa school, founded in 1848, stands as a museum displaying the educational heritage of Elena through extensive historical collections.
Elena connects to major Bulgarian cities through a road network, positioned 38 kilometers south of Veliko Tarnovo and 280 kilometers east of Sofia.
The town preserves 147 cultural monuments, including the 16th-century Saint Nicholas Church with its collection of mural paintings and religious icons.
Location: Elena
Elevation above the sea: 293 m
Website: http://elena.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.92981,25.87869
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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