About Lovech - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

One of the oldest and most interesting Bulgarian towns, Lovech, lies picturesquely on both banks of the Osam river, some 170km to the northeast of Sofia. The present-day town is the heir of the Thracian town of Melta, situated in the Hisarlaka area.

During the Middle Ages, Lovech was a strategic military centre, called Lovuts, while in the 12th century, the town gradually moved to the right bank of the Osam river, where the current quarter of Varosha lies. In Byzantine times, following the Turnovo uprising against Byzantine domination, the Lovech Fortress defended successfully the road to Veliko Turnovo and forced the Byzantine Empire to conclude the famous Lovech Peace Treaty in 1187, which gave a new start to the Bulgarian state. In 13-14thc., Lovech became one of the biggest and most prosperous towns in Northern Bulgaria. Following its decay in the early years of Ottoman rule, the town saw a true revival in 18-19th c. on the back of trade and crafts with several schools opened in 1846-47, a ‘chitaliste’ (a library and community centre) established in 1870, and a theatre group founded in 1872.

The town’s old part dating back to the Bulgarian Renaissance period, namely the quarters of Varosha (declared a historical and architectural reserve) and Drastene, is of biggest interest to tourists. It lies on both sides of the Hisarya hill and still preserves the narrow cobbled streets and Renaissance-style houses of old times.

Another big sight of Lovech is the only covered bridge in Bulgaria that stretches over the Osam river. The bridge was originally built by the famous self-taught architect Kolyo Fitcheto, in 1874, but was burned down completely in 1925. The present-day bridge, which represents pedestrian area with shops on both sides, was erected after its original design in 1931 and renovated in 1981.


Lovech | One of the oldest and most interesting Bulgarian towns, Lovech, lies picturesquely on both banks of the Osam river, some 170km to the northeast of Sofia. The present-day town is the heir of the Thracian town of Melta, situated in the Hisarlaka area

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Top hotels in Lovech

Spa Hotel Planinata, Lovech

Spa Hotel Planinata

Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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    Family Varosha 2003, Lovech

    Family Varosha 2003

    Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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      Kaylaka Park, Lovech

      Kaylaka Park

      Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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        Presidivm Palace, Lovech

        Presidivm Palace

        Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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        Hotel Bilyana, Lovech

        Hotel Bilyana

        Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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          Orbita Palace, Lovech

          Orbita Palace

          Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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            Park Hotel Stratesh, Lovech

            Park Hotel Stratesh

            Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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              Hotel Liani, Lovech

              Hotel Liani

              Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                Tinkov Guest House, Lovech

                Tinkov Guest House

                Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                  Oazis Family, Lovech

                  Oazis Family

                  Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

                  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
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                  Guest House St. Michael, Lovech

                  Guest House St. Michael

                  Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                    Hotel / Guest House "The Old Lovech", Lovech

                    Hotel / Guest House "The Old Lovech"

                    Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                      Hotel Villa Kaylaka, Lovech

                      Hotel Villa Kaylaka

                      Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                        Presidium Palace, Lovech

                        Presidium Palace

                        Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                          Park Hotel Kaylaka, Lovech

                          Park Hotel Kaylaka

                          Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                            Orbita Palace, Lovech

                            Orbita Palace

                            Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                              Hotel Touristic Home Kailaka, Lovech

                              Hotel Touristic Home Kailaka

                              Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                Hotel Varosha, Lovech

                                Hotel Varosha

                                Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                  Hotel Lovech, Lovech

                                  Hotel Lovech

                                  Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                    Hotel Villa Kaylaka, Lovech

                                    Hotel Villa Kaylaka

                                    Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                      Zornitsa, Lovech

                                      Zornitsa

                                      Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                        Villa Pizzutti, Lovech

                                        Villa Pizzutti

                                        Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                          Prezidivm Palace, Lovech

                                          Prezidivm Palace

                                          Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                            Family Hotel Oazis, Lovech

                                            Family Hotel Oazis

                                            Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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                                              Stratesh, Lovech

                                              Stratesh

                                              Lovech, Lovech, Bulgaria

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