Shiroki Dol: Hotels and Accommodations

Nature and Landscape

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Shiroki Dol can continue searching for accommodation afterward. Shiroki Dol lies at the foot of the Plana Mountains in a broad mountain valley surrounded by ridges and uplands. There are also panoramic views toward the Rila Mountains and Musala.

The surrounding area of Shiroki Dol includes Vuchka, Sv. Troitsa, Darkova mogila, and Mogilski kamak.

Culture and History

The Church of St. Nicholas of Myra is a designated immovable cultural heritage site. Its oldest section dates from the 15th century; it was expanded in the 19th century. The church is fully decorated with painted artworks, including an icon by Nikola Obrazopisov from 1856.

Above Shiroki Dol lies the Kaleto area. The remains of an old fortress are located there; the area is also associated with some of the last Bulgarian battles during the Ottoman conquest in the 14th century.

Regional Surroundings

Vitosha lies in the wider regional surroundings of Shiroki Dol. Aladzha Klise and Sveti Nikolay Chudotvorets are also located in the same wider regional area.

Geographical Location

Shiroki Dol is listed as being 8 km from Samokov, 18 km from Borovets, and 54 km from Sofia.

More destination pages: Govedartsi, Madzhare, Mariza, Belchin, Yarlovo, Beli Iskar, Gorni Okol, Borovetz

To the higher-level travel overview: Samokov.