Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Tour - Back to the 19th Century

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Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Tour - Back to the 19th Century

Name: Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Tour - Back to the 19th Century
Address: Bulgaria

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Explore the charming 19th-century rural life at the town of Koprivshtitsa and stroll down cobblestone streets that whisper with legends. See unique houses and art of the National Revival period.

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Highlights

Visit unique National Revival houses of historic Koprivshtitsa
Discover ethnographic treasures, old weapons, and National Revival works of art
See fine fretwork, household weaves and embroidery, costumes, and jewelry
Immerse yourself in Bulgarian rural life
Travel back to the 19th century and explore the town of the April Uprising

Description

Discover the historic town of Koprivshtitsa (Копривщица) on a full-day sightseeing tour from Sofia. Lying on the Topolnitsa River in the Sredna Gora mountains, the unique town was one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and folk music festivals. Still preserving the atmosphere of the 19th-century Bulgarian National Revival period, the town is huddled in the mountain folds, 67 miles (111 kilometers) east of Sofia. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets, you will visit 6 of the 383 unique houses and monuments from the period, most restored to their original appearance. Taste outstanding homemade food, such as cow and sheep’s milk and yogurt, shopska salad, broiled lamb and many more authentic Bulgarian rustic dishes. Then wash it all down with a glass of local rakia (brаndy).