About Pleven - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Pleven is located in the central part of the Danube Plain, about 150 meters above sea level. It is located 174 km northeast of Sofia, 35 km north of Lovech, 146 km south-west of Russia.

It is a beautiful city, famous for its buildings, monuments and architecture. It is one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Bulgaria. A green area
25 000 hectares around Plevna, including parks and forests, which serve as a filter against air pollution.

Pleven has a rich history. He became known during the war of liberation in 1878. The village is known for the important role it had in 1877-1878 Russo-Turkish war. The fall of Pleven in 1877 after four months of siege by the Russian and Romanian troops, led the Turks to seek a truce.

Most tourist attractions in town are related to the Russo-Turkish War. It is, in general, the 200 monuments dedicated to this historic event. The most famous mention: Mausoleum of St. George, built in honor of Romanian and Russian soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the siege of Pleven, funerary monument Skobelev Park.

Another popular attraction is Pleven Panorama, larger and more famous than the Borodino Panorama in Russia, all built to evoke the victory at Plevna.

Nature is very beautiful and generous in the region of Pleven. Kailuka Park is located near the city on the river Tuchenitsa. And at only 12 km from the town is situated the natural reserve "Chernelka", located in the Danube meadow. Visitors are impressed by the natural rock column "Mechoka", the medieval fortress "Gradishte" cave "Tzareva" and the Roman road.

Pleven has many restaurants and entertainment places. Wherever you choose to taste the local cuisine, do not forget the traditional wine Telisha "and the famous" pivo "of Pleven.





Pleven | Pleven is located in the central part of the Danube Plain, about 150 meters above sea level. It is located 174 km northeast of Sofia, 35 km north of Lovech, 146 km south-west of Russia.

It is a beautiful city, famous for its buildings, monuments and architecture

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Top hotels in Pleven

Hotel Rostov, Pleven

Hotel Rostov

Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

  • Hotel with parking  
  • No transport provided
Hotel City Pleven, Pleven

Hotel City Pleven

Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

    • No transport provided
    Hotel Grivitsa, Pleven

    Hotel Grivitsa

    Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

      • No transport provided
      Art Hotel Galeria Pleven, Pleven

      Art Hotel Galeria Pleven

      Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

        • No transport provided
        Hotel Balkan, Pleven

        Hotel Balkan

        Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with parking  
        • No transport provided
        Kaylaka Park Hotel, Pleven

        Kaylaka Park Hotel

        Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

        • Hotel Luxury  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Orbita Palace, Pleven

        Hotel Orbita Palace

        Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with indoor pool  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Villa Kaylaka, Pleven

        Hotel Villa Kaylaka

        Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with outdoor pool  
        • No transport provided
        Mirage Pleven, Pleven

        Mirage Pleven

        Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

          • No transport provided
          Splendid, Pleven

          Splendid

          Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

            • No transport provided
            Excursie 2 Zile Bulgaria - Ecopoteca Panega - Parcul Zlaten, Pleven

            Excursie 2 Zile Bulgaria - Ecopoteca Panega - Parcul Zlaten

            Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

              • Bus (06/20 - 08/30/2026)
                Departures in date: 06/20, 08/29
              Prestige, Pleven

              Prestige

              Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

                • No transport provided
                Complex Friends, Pleven

                Complex Friends

                Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

                  • No transport provided
                  Cosmo Apartment Pleven, Pleven

                  Cosmo Apartment Pleven

                  Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

                    • No transport provided
                    Hotel Gallery Art Hotel Pleven, Pleven

                    Hotel Gallery Art Hotel Pleven

                    Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

                      • No transport provided
                      Hotel Montazhi Pleven, Pleven

                      Hotel Montazhi Pleven

                      Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria

                        • No transport provided

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