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Breznik

Pernik, Bulgaria · Europe

About Breznik

Breznik sits on the route: 20 minutes from Slivnitsa, 55km from Iskar Gorge.

Breznik is a town located in Pernik, Bulgaria. With a population of 4,020, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Breznik sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Breznik to your route.

About Breznik

Breznik (Bulgarian: Брезник [ˈbrɛznik]) is a town in western Bulgaria, 50 km away from Sofia. It is located in Pernik Province and is close to the towns of Bankya and Pernik. Villages in the municipality include Begunovtsi, Dushintsi, and Velkovtsi.

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Where is Breznik located?

Breznik is located in Pernik, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7409 latitude, 22.9072 longitude.

What is the population of Breznik?

Breznik has a population of approximately 4,020 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
4,020
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Pernik
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.7409, 22.9072

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Breznik

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Petrohan Pass

Forested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.

47 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Iskar Gorge

Bulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Breznik

  • 47 kmPetrohan PassForested 1,444 m pass over the western Balkan Mountains between Sofia and Montana, a favourite Bulgarian driving road with tight bends, beech woods and a summit dam lake.
  • 55 kmIskar GorgeBulgaria's longest gorge, threaded by road and rail north of Sofia; the route twists beneath the sheer Lakatnik Rocks and past cliff-top monasteries along the Iskar River.
  • 71 kmVratsata GorgeShort but stunning pass road just outside Vratsa, running between the highest vertical limestone walls in the Balkans: a favourite of climbers and a striking gateway drive into the Vratsa Balkan.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Breznik.

Slivnitsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

16 km awayPop. 7,545

Batanovtsi

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

17 km awayPop. 2,519

Pernik

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

19 km awayPop. 82,467

Dragoman

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

20 km awayPop. 3,814

Radomir

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

22 km awayPop. 14,494

Tran

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

23 km awayPop. 3,102

Bozhurishte

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

24 km awayPop. 4,360

Kostinbrod

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

27 km awayPop. 12,175

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