Pleven is a beautiful town that attracts many foreign tourists every year. Here you will find monuments and modern architecture.
Pleven is a town in northern Bulgaria. It lies a few kilometers east of the Vit River, a tributary of the Danube, in the majestic Rila Mountains.
Climate
Pleven: summers are warm and almost cloudless, and winters are very cold, snowy and partly cloudy. Throughout the year, the temperature ranges from -5°C to 31°C and rarely drops below -12°C or exceeds 36°C.
Before the offensive. Near Pleven, 1877-1878
History
In the local lands, in the Middle Ages, the settlement was a strong fortress, with well-developed Bulgarian crafts, trading mainly in leather, wool, tobacco and cattle. The settlement of Slavs and Bulgarians in the 6th-7th centuries led to the name of the town being changed to Pleven.
Pleven became famous mainly for his active participation in the Russian-Turkish war in 1877-1878. The city was besieged for five months and was surrounded by terrible battles between Russia and Turkey.
On December 10, 1877, the war ended in victory, the Russian army managed to defeat and conquer the army of Osman Pasha, and this day was announced as the official Pleven Day.
What is Pleven famous for?
Panorama “Pleven Epopee 1877”, Pleven
Pleven Epopee 1877, more commonly known as Pleven Panorama, is a panorama depicting the events of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78, in particular the five-month siege of Plevna (Pleven Epopee), which saw the city contribute to the liberation of Bulgaria after five centuries of Ottoman rule.
The panorama was created by 13 Russian and Bulgarian artists and was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pleven epic and was officially unveiled on December 10, 1977.
The Wine Museum in Pleven
The Wine Museum in Pleven is a unique attraction for lovers of wine tradition. Learning about local history and culture and tasting wines is a pleasant learning experience for the mind and body.
The museum is located in the basement of a former military depot, which gives it a unique charm. Inside, we will find a labyrinth of corridors that will lead us to chambers where various exhibits related to the history of wine production and consumption in the region are displayed.
Regional Historical Museum, Pleven
The Pleven Regional Historical Museum founded in 1953. The museum is situated in a two-story edifice near the center of Pleven that is a monument of culture of national importance and has an area of 7,000 m².
The museum’s permanent exposition of 5,000 items is situated in a total of 24 halls and is divided in 5 departments, devoted to archaeology, ethnography, the Bulgarian National Revival and the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria, modern history, and nature.
Kaylaka Park
Just 6 km south of Pleven is Kaylaka Park. You can peacefully go for a walk here admiring the vegetation or enjoy sports and entertainment. Vertical cliffs over 20 meters high are suitable for rock climbing.
There are also remains of the Roman road Storgoziya. There are swimming pools, a playground, tennis courts, a lake with boats and water wheels, and a food stand.
Nature lovers can visit the “Chernelka” nature reserve, located about 12 km from Pleven.
Chapel and Mausoleum of Saint George the Trophy-Bearer, Pleven
Orthodox chapel and mausoleum of St. The George Trophy Bearer is one of the city’s most important monuments. It was built in memory of hundreds of Russian and Romanian soldiers who died during the siege of Pleven in 1878.
Today, the remains of many of these soldiers are kept in the mausoleum’s crypt. The chapel was built between 1903 and 1907 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the liberation of Bulgaria and was later declared a cultural monument.
Mania Tower, Pleven
Mania Tower is a skyscraper located in the center of Pleven. The City Center Pleven shopping center is located in the basement and on the lowest two floors. And the tower is a business center. The building was built as Hotel Pleven. In 2006 it was reconstructed and renovated. With its 60 m and 15 floors, it is the second tallest building in the city after the Pleven TV Tower.
Pleven is a city with many faces. Here we will learn about history, traditions and culture. We will see beautiful nature and experience a touch of modernity.
