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Krushuna Waterfalls
Turquoise travertine cascades tumbling through forested terraces in central Bulgaria.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria · Europe
Pavlikeni is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Byala Cherkva, 35km from Devetashka Cave.
Pavlikeni is a town located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. With a population of 11,151, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pavlikeni 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 Pavlikeni to your route.
Pavlikeni (Bulgarian: Павликени [pɐvliˈkɛni]) is a town in Veliko Tarnovo Province, Northern Bulgaria, about 41 kilometers from the city of Veliko Tarnovo. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Pavlikeni Municipality. As of December 2024, the town had a population of 8,052.
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Pavlikeni is located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 43.2428 latitude, 25.3219 longitude.
Pavlikeni has a population of approximately 11,151 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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Full driving guide for Bulgaria7 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Turquoise travertine cascades tumbling through forested terraces in central Bulgaria.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The spectacular hilltop former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, with houses cascading down cliffs above the winding Yantra River.
32 km · about 35 min drive
castle
The medieval stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Empire in Veliko Tarnovo, spectacularly illuminated at night with a sound and light show.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A vast cathedral-like cavern with light-shafted ceiling holes, home to thousands of bats near Lovech.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
An open-air museum village near Gabrovo where water-driven workshops from the Bulgarian Revival still operate: craftsmen forge, weave and carve along a lane of 50 reconstructed houses powered by the Sivek river.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
A historic 1,150m Balkan Mountains pass crowned by the Freedom Monument commemorating the 1877 battle.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A colossal flying-saucer-shaped Communist monument abandoned on a 1,432m Balkan peak.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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