Koprivshtitsa Hostels - Hostels in Bulgaria Koprivshtitsa

Nestled in the heart of the Sredna Gora Mountains, the town of Koprivshtitsa played a key role in the amazing uprising against Ottoman rule at the end of the 19th century. A number of renowned Bulgarians were born here. Their homes have been preserved as museum houses and six of these can be visited on a wander through its cobbled streets. Many of the lovely old houses are now small, family run hotels and restaurants. The restaurants are Bulgarian tavern style and serve traditional Bulgarian home cooking. Every five years Koprivshtitsa plays host to one of the biggest folk festivals in the Balkan region.AN ENCHANTING VILLAGE IS WAITING FOR YOU Discover the unique charm and the colorful history of the vivacious small town of Koprivshtitsa. Narrow alley and century old farms and town houses it their peaceful and romantic surroundings harbor a variety of impressions just waiting to be experienced. Koprivshtitsa is protected in its entirety as a historical monument. The numerous museums, the old stone bridges and walls, the wooden yard gates, 200 year old buildings and court yards in their typical colors, all take you back to time long gone. Although centuries old, this celebrated small town has not lost any of its vitality. Everywhere you go, you are encountered by the diversities of rural life. Horse drown wagons and mule carts are in their way through the streets. Cows are brought in from the pastures every evening, finding their resting places in the sheds spread throughout the village. Sheep, goats and horses at the side of the road. The scenic landscape of the Sredna Gora mountain range, with its vast forest regions and the up to 1,600 meter high peaks, offers a amazing variety of superb walking, hiking and biking opportunities.