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Teteven

Lovech, Bulgaria · Europe

About Teteven

Teteven sits on the route: 20 minutes from Yablanitsa, 33km from Troyan Pass (Beklemeto).

Teteven is a town located in Lovech, Bulgaria. With a population of 10,790, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Teteven 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 Teteven to your route.

About Teteven

Teteven (Bulgarian: Тетевен, pronounced [ˈtɛtɛvɛn]) is a town on the banks of the Vit, at the foot of the Balkan mountains in north central Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the Teteven Municipality which is a part of Lovech Province. As of December 2010, the town had a population of 10,733.

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Where is Teteven located?

Teteven is located in Lovech, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9167 latitude, 24.2667 longitude.

What is the population of Teteven?

Teteven has a population of approximately 10,790 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.

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Quick Information

Population
10,790
Continent
Europe
Country
Bulgaria
Region
Lovech
Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Coordinates
42.9167, 24.2667

Emergency & Services

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112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
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Worth the detour from Teteven

2 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Teteven

  • 33 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.
  • 67 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.
  • 74 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Yablanitsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

18 km awayPop. 3,237

Anton

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20 km awayPop. 1,697

Ugarchin

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

24 km awayPop. 2,965

Etropole

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

24 km awayPop. 11,031

Zlatitsa

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

25 km awayPop. 5,786

Pirdop

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

25 km awayPop. 8,136

Chelopech

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

28 km awayPop. 1,760

Pravets

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

29 km awayPop. 4,400

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