cathedral
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Sofia, Bulgaria · Europe
Slivnitsa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Dragoman, 39km from Iskar Gorge.
Slivnitsa is a town located in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a population of 7,545, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Slivnitsa 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 Slivnitsa to your route.
Slivnitsa (Bulgarian: Сливница [ˈslivnit͡sɐ]) is a town in western Bulgaria, 22 km away from Sofia, lying on the main road connecting the capital with the Bulgarian-Serbian border. Slivnitsa is part of Sofia Province and is close to the towns of Kostinbrod and Dragoman.
Called by historians the "battle of the captainsRead more
vs the generals," referring to the young Bulgarian army, whose highest rank went up to a captain, the Battle of Slivnitsa was a decisive factor in the victory of the Bulgarian Army over the Serbs between 17 and 19 November 1885. It solidified the unification between the Kingdom of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia.
The town lies in the western reaches of the Sofia Valley. A small mountain range named Viskyar stands out to the south and the southwest of Slivnitsa. The mountain's highest peak is Mechi Kamak (Мечи камък, "Bear's Stone") and is 1,077 m high. Viskyar is rich in archeological and historical remains. Important strategic and commercial roads, connecting the southern end of the Balkan peninsula with the Danube River and Western Europe, have passed through these lands since Antiquity. An interesting sight is the memorial pantheon, built to the southeast of the Gurgulyat village.
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Slivnitsa is located in Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8518 latitude, 23.0379 longitude.
Slivnitsa has a population of approximately 7,545 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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Full driving guide for Bulgaria5 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A neo-Byzantine cathedral in Sofia and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world.
30 km · about 35 min drive
mountain 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Short 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
A rugged mountain range stretching across Serbia and Bulgaria with pristine waterfalls, alpine meadows, and remote villages.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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