Botevgrad, Municipality seat in western Bulgaria.
Description
Botevgrad is a municipal center in western Bulgaria nestled in an elliptical valley within the Western Stara Planina mountains. The city is shaped by industrial manufacturing, with major facilities operated by Sensata Technologies, GE Pharmaceuticals, and Siemens.
History
The settlement was originally called Samundzhievo before being granted town status in 1865. The current name Botevgrad was adopted in 1934 to honor revolutionary leader Hristo Botev.
Culture
The Church of the Ascension of Christ and the Dormition of the Mother of God Church are places where locals gather for worship and mark important moments in the community calendar. These two buildings shape the spiritual life of the city.
Practical
The city is easily explored on foot since main points of interest are fairly close together and most facilities are in the central area. Those interested in the surrounding landscape can access hiking trails in the nearby Stara Planina mountains.
Did you know?
The basketball team BC Balkan Botevgrad has won multiple championships and remains a source of local pride. The team's success reflects the city's connection to sports and community spirit.
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Bebresh Viaduct
8.8 km
Vrachesh monastery
8 km
Bebresh Reservoir
7.6 km
Clock Tower of Botevgrad
145 m
Hristo Botev Monument
172 m
Muhalnitsa
1.6 km
History museum
112 m
Nativity of the Mother of God Monastery, Botevgrad
3 km
Skravena Monastery
5.4 km
Chitalishte Hristo Botev 1884
127 m
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
298 m
Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Botevgrad
543 m
Church of the Ascension of Christ, Botevgrad
317 m
Saint George Church, Trudovets
4.1 km
Rudinata
7.9 km
Dreneto
6.6 km
Ivan Vazov Library
183 m
Monument to Vasil Levski, Botevgrad
92 m
Monument to Stamen Panchev
36 m
Бюст-паметник на Христо Ботев
599 m
Saint George Church
4.1 km
Паметник на свободата
117 m
Свети Димитър
4.3 km
Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Skravena
5.5 km
Kreshta
8.5 km
Народно читалище „Никола Василев Ракитин 1890“
4.1 km
Chitalishte Sabuzhdane
4 km
Skravena Chitalishte
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