Gorni Okol: Hotels and Accommodations

Gorni Okol combines landscape, history, and local traditions. Those who wish to book a hotel in Gorni Okol can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

Gorni Okol is located in the eastern part of the Plana Mountains on the Vuyna, also called the Okolska, which is a tributary of the Iskar River. The Iskar Reservoir is about 3 km from Gorni Okol.

In the vicinity of Gorni Okol are Grobishtata, Orlovitsa, Mulezhova mogila, and Klopatanetsa.

History and Culture

In the Gradishte area east of Gorni Okol are the remains of a fortress with three rings of defensive walls, towers, and moats, as well as traces of a larger settlement.

In the wider regional surroundings of Gorni Okol are Aladzha Klise, the National Museum “Earth and Man,” the National History Museum, and the National Art Gallery.

Every year, Gorni Okol hosts a village gathering with a kurban ceremony on Petrovden.

Local Cuisine

A traditional local dish associated with Gorni Okol is called “lazy zelnik” (мързелив зелник).

Geographical Location

Gorni Okol is located about 16 km north of Samokov and 46 km south of Sofia.

More local pages: Shiroki Dol, Govedartsi, Mala tsarkva, Belchin, Madzhare, Beli Iskar, Relyovo, Yarlovo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Samokov.