Pleven Town in Bulgaria

The town Pleven is situated in the central part of the Danubian plain (North-Central Bulgaria), past the Vit River. It is a regional administrative center of Pleven District. It is one of the most ecologically clean cities in Bulgaria. A green zone of 25 000 decares is surrounding Pleven, including parks and forests, which serve as a filter against the air pollution. The today`s town occurred close to an old Thracian Roman village, called Storgozia, which was built, in the Kailaka area. Pleven has a rich history. It became widely known during the Liberation war (1878).

You are here:- Bulgaria - Destinations - Pleven - General Information

Places of Interest

Interesting to the visitors of the town are the Kailak fortress, the tumulus in the Skobelev park, the Pleven Epopee Panoramic Exhibition, the old bridge on the Vit river, many monuments. The beautiful area of Kailaka is close to Pleven. The most remarkable place in the city is the Pleven Epic 1877 Panorama, situated at the top of the hill. It is an original combination of artistic paintings, sculpture, and authentic articles and is announced worldwide as a unique place of culture.