natural wonder
Seven Rila Lakes
A chain of seven stunning glacial lakes stacked at different elevations in the Rila Mountains, each named for its distinctive shape.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Kyustendil, Bulgaria · Europe
Dupnitsa is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Sapareva Banya, 18km from Seven Rila Lakes.
Dupnitsa is a town located in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. With a population of 34,764, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Dupnitsa 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 Dupnitsa to your route.
Dupnitsa, or Dupnica (Bulgarian: Дупница (previously Дубница), pronounced [ˈdupnit͡sɐ]), is a town in Western Bulgaria. It is at the foot of the highest mountains in the Balkan Peninsula – the Rila Mountains, and about 50 km (31 mi) south of the capital Sofia. Dupnitsa is the second largest town in Kyustendil Province.
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Dupnitsa is located in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.2648 latitude, 23.1172 longitude.
Dupnitsa has a population of approximately 34,764 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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natural wonder
A chain of seven stunning glacial lakes stacked at different elevations in the Rila Mountains, each named for its distinctive shape.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Bulgaria's most important UNESCO-listed monastery, a stunning 10th-century complex adorned with vivid frescoes nestled in the Rila Mountains.
23 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Bulgaria's largest national park encompassing the highest peak in the Balkans (Musala, 2,925m) with alpine lakes, glacial valleys, and dense pine forests.
37 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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