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Chavdar

Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe

About Chavdar

Chavdar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chelopech, 50km from Troyan Pass (Beklemeto).

Chavdar is a town located in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a population of 1,398, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chavdar 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 Chavdar to your route.

About Chavdar

Chavdar Municipality is one of the municipalities in Sofia Province, Bulgaria. The seat is at Chavdar, Sofia Province.

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Chavdar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chavdar located?

Chavdar is located in Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.6500 latitude, 24.0500 longitude.

What is the population of Chavdar?

Chavdar has a population of approximately 1,398 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,398
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Sofia
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.6500, 24.0500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Bulgaria

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Vignette required for all roads outside towns.

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Worth the detour from Chavdar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Koprivshtitsa

Bulgaria's only town-museum: a Sredna Gora valley of cobbled lanes and brightly painted National Revival mansions where the 1876 April Uprising began. Six house-museums preserve the interiors of merchants and revolutionaries.

25 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Troyan Pass (Beklemeto)

At 1,525 m the highest paved pass over the Balkan Mountains, following an old Roman road between Troyan and Karnare with hairpins, panoramic ridgeline views and the Arch of Freedom monument.

50 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

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

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Chavdar

  • 50 kmTroyan Pass (Beklemeto)At 1,525 m the highest paved pass over the Balkan Mountains, following an old Roman road between Troyan and Karnare with hairpins, panoramic ridgeline views and the Arch of Freedom monument.
  • 72 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.
  • 74 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 Chavdar.

Chelopech

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

6 km awayPop. 1,760

Mirkovo

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

8 km awayPop. 1,882

Zlatitsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

10 km awayPop. 5,786

Pirdop

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

12 km awayPop. 8,136

Anton

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

20 km awayPop. 1,697

Panagyurishte

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

21 km awayPop. 19,389

Etropole

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

21 km awayPop. 11,031

Koprivshtitsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

25 km awayPop. 2,885

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