Best places: Tourist attractions in Iskar, Bulgaria

Vast alpine area with 120 glacial lakes, hiking trails & skiing, plus 20+ chalets & lodges.

An 860-foot-long karst cave & prehistoric dwelling with 2 large eroded 'eye' holes in its ceiling.

👍👍 Very nice view to the whole city. I am not sure if there is any other place like this on Vitosha, where you can actually see almost every neighborhood. In addition, it is a very easy destination and you can go there for a 30min(1 h for small childrens and for elderly people in not very good shape) w...

👍👍 This is a good place for short hiking. You should try in spring or early summer, right after the rain period is over. Everything will be green and there is going to be enough water so you could see the waterfall. There is a parking area but there is a small chance to find a free parking spot there....

Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes.

Imposing neoclassical theater, opened in 1907, home to a diverse program of stage productions.

Pine forest trails & mineral spring baths, plus winter sports on slopes accessible by ropeway.

👍👍 One of my favourite waterfalls in Bulgaria. It's not very big by water volume, but it's still quite magnificent. Easy to access for beginner hikers either from the nearby village or from the train station. There are tables and benches in the area, which allows for picnics.

Ornate, domed Orthodox church featuring an elaborate interior covered with murals.

Long-historied cave that has been inhabited since Roman times & now hosts live music concerts.

1914 Russian Orthodox church featuring a colorful tiled exterior & gilded onion domes.

Vast reserve of rugged peaks & oak forests, with waterfall hikes, cliff climbing & limestone caves.

Monastery dedicated to Egyptian martyr Mina, with chapels & a garden, plus religious souvenirs.

👍👍 One of the prettiest and best maintained monasteries in Bulgaria. The parking lot even has charging stations for EVs, which is great considering the remote location.

14-century Bulgarian Orthodox monastery with frescoes & paintings in a secluded forest setting.

Compact, leafy park popular for strolls, with a Hobbit-style house, a stream & sculptures.

Natural area with hiking trails leading to a waterfall, plus a small lake & panoramic city views.

👍👍 Tiny church dating back to 1614. Unique frescoes and very kind keeper. Definately worth a visit if you are around Bansko. Dobursko is high in the mountain and the road is so picturesque.

👍👍 Unique 1300 years old black mulberry tree. In the heart of Pirin mountain. There is an asphalt road reaching 200 meters below the tree. You can leave your car at the parking and climb the wooden stairs to get to the oldest coniferous tree in Bulgaria and one of the oldest in the world also.

Granite tower with a carved bust of national hero Vasil Levski, at the site of his hanging.