Plachkovtsi: Hotels and Accommodation

Plachkovtsi is a gateway to the mountain trails of Bulgaria Nature Park. Part of the territory of Plachkovtsi lies within Bulgaria Nature Park, which encompasses beech ecosystems and landscapes characteristic of the Central Balkan. The protected rock formation Vikanata Skala in the territory of Plachkovtsi covers 0.5 hectares and offers panoramic views towards the Fore-Balkan and the Danubian Plain. Those wishing to book a hotel in Plachkovtsi can then continue their accommodation search.

Nature

The protected locality of Mahchenitsa-Yovovtsi contains ancient beech forests in the territory of Plachkovtsi and covers 63.8 hectares. The protected locality of Stolista preserves ancient beech trees in the territory of Plachkovtsi across 1.7 hectares.

Other natural features in the territory of Plachkovtsi include Golemiya Buk, an ancient beech tree. Skalen Venets in the Mahnatenite Skali area is a protected natural monument in the territory of Plachkovtsi and covers 7.4 hectares.

Culture

Plachkovtsi celebrates Epiphany with the traditional ritual of immersing and retrieving the Holy Cross, accompanied by bagpipes, drums, and horo dancing. The Church of St. Prophet Elijah in Plachkovtsi was built in 1882. Its feast day is celebrated on Ilinden.

History

The Battle of Tryavna Pass in 1190 took place around Plachkovtsi; there, Ivan Asen I defeated the army of Isaac II Angel. The old Roman cobblestone paving of Vereyski Drum is still visible in places.

Other local pages: Radino, Belitsa, Kashentsi, Prestoy, Bizhovtsi, Tryavna.

To the higher-level travel overview: Tryavna.