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Sliven is a town in eastern Bulgaria at the foot of the Sinite Kamani, the Blue Rocks of the Balkan Range, once a centre of wool weaving.

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Sliven stands where the eastern Balkan Range, called Stara Planina in Bulgarian, rises above the plains of Thrace. Steep cliffs known as the Blue Rocks overlook the town, and a nature park protects the forests and ridges above. In the nineteenth century Sliven became one of Bulgaria's first industrial towns, with wool and cloth mills, and it was the birthplace of the revolutionary Hadzhi Dimitar.

Walking paths and a road climb into the Blue Rocks Nature Park, where the Karandila area has meadows, rock formations and views. To the north, the Balkan town of Kotel and the village of Zheravna keep houses from the Bulgarian National Revival, while the Black Sea coast and the port of Burgas lie roughly a hundred kilometres to the east.

Bulgarian staples are on every table: shopska salad, banitsa pastry layered with cheese, grilled kebapche and kyufte, washed down with rakia. Wines come from the surrounding Thracian lowlands. Spring and early autumn are the pleasantest times of year; summers are hot and winters can be snowy.

  • 6 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 97% of experiences
  • Day trips to Sofia

Top experiences in Sliven

Museums and galleries in Sliven

5

Guided tours in Sliven

26

Food and drink experiences in Sliven

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Sliven

6

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Questions about Sliven

What is there to do in Sliven?
We list 45 experiences in Sliven. The largest groups are city tours (9), attraction tickets (6), skip-the-line tours (6), museum tickets & passes (5).
What is the most popular experience in Sliven?
By number of traveller reviews it is "ATV/QUAD Off-Road Tour in Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Sliven take?
The typical experience in Sliven lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 60 minutes and 4.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Sliven?
The operator lists free cancellation on 98% of the 45 experiences we hold for Sliven. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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