
Koprivshtitsa is a very beautiful and pleasant town in Sredna Gora. It is crossed by the river of Topolnitsa and is located 110 km from Sofia and 90 km from Plovdiv. It is just 12 km from the Sub-Balkan road. During the Bulgarian National Revival Koprivshitsa was a center of education and culture not only in the region but for all Bulgarians. Lyuben Karavelov, Nayden Gerov and other national leaders were born here. There are many architectural monuments from that time in the face of remarkable churches and houses. In April 20, 1876 the April Uprising was announced in the town with the first shot of George Tihanek at "Kalachev Bridge" and Todor Kableshkov wrote his Bloody letter. In 1952 Koprivshtitsa was declared a town-museum and in the 70s of the 20th century a large-scale conservation of the cultural monuments was made, after which the town was declared an ethnographic and cultural reserve. Here, almost every house, street fountain and bridge carries the memory of the great personalities of the time. Architectural landmarks are the Cathedral Church of the Assumption of St. Mary, St. Nicholas Church, and the community centre of Hadzhi Nencho Palaveev, the School of St. Cyril and Methodius, the ossuary with the remains of the Koprivshtitsa people who died in the April Uprising, the bridge of Parva Pushka (First Shot), and the craft bazaar. Some of the most richly decorated houses are preserved - the Stariradeva House, the Pavlikyanska, Doganova, Mlachkova, Markova, Chalakova Houses and the visitors may see the museum houses Lyuben Karavelov, Dimcho Debelyanov, Todor Kableshkov, George Benkovski, Nencho Oslekov and Petko Liutov in the revival town. Besides the architectural and historical landmarks, the region around the Koprivshtitsa has a unique nature, too. There are 11 marked hiking trails following the footsteps of history, varying by difficulty. Tourists may enjoy the beautiful scenery along with exploration of the historic places. Some of the routes are: "Along the Road of the Blood Letter", "You are Beautiful, My Forest", "Along the Rebel Paths", "The Awaiting Mother", etc. One of the trails leads to the Bogdan Natural Reserve where the peak of Bogdan is situated. It is the highest peak in Sredna Gora towering at 1604 meters altitude. There are many hotels in Koprivshtitsa for the guests, as well as many guest houses that recreate the charming atmosphere of the Revival Koprivshtitsa house. They combine old-times interiors with modern amenities, and their lovely gardens are a real joy for the eye.
Hotel Tavern XIX Century 


Location: Strelcha municipality, 4530 Strelcha
Address: 70a Bulgaria Blvd.
Approximate distance: 14.9 km, direction: south
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Hotel Djudjeva Kashta 


Location: Panagyurishte municipality, 4500 Panagyurishte
Address: 17 Krastyo Cholakov Street
Approximate distance: 20.4 km, direction: south-west
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Villa Omainiche Location: Teteven municipality, Ribaritsa
Address: 257 Georgi Benkovski Street
Approximate distance: 23.5 km, direction: north
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Valevi Houses 

Location: Troyan municipality, 5661 Chiflik
Approximate distance: 28.5 km, direction: north-east
more informationHadji Nencho Palaveev Community Center
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.1 km, direction: west
House-Museum Georgi Benkovski
Address: Byalo kamane
Approximate distance: 0.2 km, direction: south-east
Live Museum in the St St Cyril and Methodius Church
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.2 km, direction: north-west
Lyutov's House
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.3 km, direction: north-west
St Nicholas Church
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.3 km, direction: south-west
First Shot Bridge
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.3 km, direction: west
Apriltsi Mausoleum
Approximate distance: 0.4 km, direction: north-west
Architectural and Historic Reserve Koprivshtitsa
Approximate distance: 0.4 km, direction: north-west
Assumption of the Theotokos Church
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.4 km, direction: north-west
House-Museum Todor Kableshkov
Address: Sredna mahala
Approximate distance: 0.4 km, direction: north-west
Oslekov's House
Address: Lambovska mahala
Approximate distance: 0.5 km, direction: north-west
House-Museum Lyuben Karavelov
Address: Arnaut mahala
Approximate distance: 0.5 km, direction: north
Klisura
Plovdiv province, Karlovo municipality
Approximate distance: 9.7 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 49°)
Dushantsi
Sofiyska province, Pirdop municipality
Approximate distance: 10.2 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 310°)
Anton
Sofiyska province, Anton municipality
Approximate distance: 13.7 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 323°)
Strelcha
Pazardjik province, Strelcha municipality
Approximate distance: 14.9 km, direction: south (azimuth: 192°)
Pirdop
Sofiyska province, Pirdop municipality
Approximate distance: 16.4 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 296°)
Rozino
Plovdiv province, Karlovo municipality
Approximate distance: 17.4 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 61°)
Krastevich
Plovdiv province, Hisarya municipality
Approximate distance: 18.3 km, direction: south (azimuth: 161°)
Zlatitsa
Sofiyska province, Zlatitsa municipality
Approximate distance: 20.0 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 295°)
Panagyurishte
Pazardjik province, Panagyurishte municipality
Approximate distance: 20.3 km, direction: south-west (azimuth: 224°)
Hristo Danovo
Plovdiv province, Karlovo municipality
Approximate distance: 22.0 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 63°)
Bogdan
Plovdiv province, Karlovo municipality
Approximate distance: 22.5 km, direction: east (azimuth: 88°)
Tsarkvishte
Sofiyska province, Zlatitsa municipality
Approximate distance: 22.8 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 295°)