TETEVEN
The Town Of Teteven Proud And Hospitable is situated in the
northwestern folds of the Central Balkan Mountains; it stretches out
for 12 km along the Vit river valley, taut as a bow-string which explains
the etymology of its name. The settlement appeared in the second half
of the 14th century, but evidence of settled life in the region refers
its emergence to the ancient times.One can reach Teteven by bus or car.
Regular buses run to Sofia (110 km) and the district town of Lovech
(70km).
Surrounding Nature
Lying along the Beli Vit river, Teteven is a starting point
of a number of hiking routes leading up the Central Balkan Mountains.
In the town vicinities can be found Koznitsa waterfall and Sinyoto
kolelo (the Blue Wheel) and Yamata (the Pit) caverns. There are
two nature reserves on the territory of Teteven Municipality. Boatin
and Tsarichina nature reserves are part of the Central Balkan Mountains
National Park.
The Broadest Beech Forest Belt in Bulgaria is to be found in the region
of Teteven. Carefully protected is the flora and fauna in this portion
of the Balkan Mountains fox, bear, deer, and a variety of fresh-water
fish like mountain barbel, trout, etc. The history of the town is treasured
in historical and architectural monuments.Traditional crafts : woodcarving,
turnery, saddlery, iron-smithery and jewelry preserved popular customs
and culture.
Teteven Museum of History (opened in 1974) ;The All Saints
Church (1830);The St. Prophet Elijah Monastery (14th c.)
situated in the northeastern section of Teteven at the foot of Ostrets
massif . The Glozhene Monastery of St. George is hardly among
Bulgaria's biggest monasteries, but it may well be classed among the
most inaccessible ones. It takes about an hour to climb the winding
footpath from Glozhene village (12 km off Teteven) up to the monastery
itself. There is also a dirt road enabling oneto reachthe place by car.
Baev Mound and Kostina locality (place of revolutionary Georgi
Benkovski's death)by the village of Ribaritsa Bobev House, Hadzhiivanov
House and Yorgov House - striking examples of National Revival architecture
in Teteven. National Children's Folk Festival - held every
odd year over the last weekend in May. Teteven Autumn Fair -
held traditionally on the firstweekend of October. Traditional Crafts,
demonstrated in Teteven - woodcarving (wooden wine vessels, kegs, distaffs,
wooden bowls and low wooden tables), turnery, weaving, whittling, harness
making, jewelry.
Opportunities and Facilities
Outings to the peaks surrounding Teteven with panoramic views of the
town and its vicinities. Hiking activities - trails to all vicinal chalets
are blazed. The Municipal Tourist Information Office offers to the lovers
of natural beauty and adventure seekers the newest tourist product Weekend
in Teteven. It comprises 8 breathtaking guided tours in the picturesque
Teteven
Mountains.
Cycling tours - blazed cycling trails and experienced guides
are ensured
Ski courses-in Teteven and by Elprom chalet Coasting courses
Tennis-courts in Teteven and Ribaritsa
Indoor mineral water swimming-pool in Teteven and outdoor swimming-pool
in Ribaritsa village
Restaurants, cafes and cocktail bars, night clubs and discotheques
will make your stay enjoyable