Love walks and adventures?

Beautiful natural and historical sights are abundant in the area around "Villa Chelyustnitsa".
The objects are easily accessible and carry an authentic Bulgarian charge. There are legends and traditions about some of them. You could learn more when you visit them yourself.
Here you will find valuable tips and routes from the villa to any point of interest. Belogradchik rocks, "Magurata" cave and Chiprovtsi Historical Museum are part of "Know Bulgaria - 100 National Tourist Sites".
Enjoy getting to know Northern Bulgaria!

The facility has a parking lot

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Suitable for groups with small children

It is more difficult to get to the site, there are steep sections

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

On the territory of the site there are facilities for recreation and relaxation

There is a museum in the area

The object is part of the 100 national objects

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Chiprovski Monastery "St. Ivan of Rila"

Distance from the villa: 9,5 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.4040° N, 22.9337° E

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Chiprovtsi

Access: By car 

Suitable for groups with small children

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Recommended site to visit

Useful and interesting

The Chiprov Monastery "St. Ivan Rilski" is located in the valley of the river Chiprovska Ogosta, only about 7 km from the town of Chiprovtsi. Founded in the 10th century, over the years the temple became an established literary and educational center. It defended against attacks by Magyars and Tatars in the 13th century and was used as a refuge by the participants in the Chiprove Uprising of 1688. The monastery was destroyed and rebuilt six times in its history. In the 1970s, it was declared a cultural monument.

How do I get there?

The monastery can be reached from a turnoff on the road between the villages of Belimel and Zhelezna, in about 15 minutes by car from Villa Chelyustnitsa. Combine the walk with a visit to the historical museum in the town of Chiprovtsi and the charming Deyanitsa eco-trail, of which the Chiprovski waterfall is a part.

Chiprovtsi Historical Museum

Distance from the villa: 16 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.3834203, 22.8788719

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Chiprovtsi

Access: located in the central square of the city

There is a museum in the area of the object

Suitable for groups with small children

Recommended site to visit

The object is part of the 100 national objects

Useful and interesting

The Chiprov museum has five halls with expositions - "Chiprov metal mining", "Chiprov school of goldsmiths", "Chiprov citizens in the 17th century", "Carpet room" and "Renaissance art". Another ethnographic exhibition is housed in Catherine's House, where there is also the only living collection of plants for dyeing wool for carpets in our country. The historical museum was founded in 1988 on the occasion of a national celebration of the 300th anniversary of the outbreak of the Chiprov uprising.

How do I get there?

The central square of the town of Chiprovtsi is located. It takes about 20 minutes by car to get there from Villa Chelyustnitsa.

Lopushan Monastery "St. John the Baptist"а"

Distance from the villa: 11,2 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.4082628, 23.0028209

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Georgi Damyanovo village

Access: By car

The facility has a parking lot

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Useful and interesting

Currently, the Lopushan Monastery "St. John the Forerunner" is an active male monastery. According to legends, it existed in the 10th century, but it was located near the village of Pomezhdin, in the area of Manastirishte. The monastery was burned to the ground in 1678, destroying all written evidence of its previous existence. The residents of the village of Lopush (the old name of the village of Georgi Damyanovo) donated their land for the construction of a new church. As a sign of appreciation, today the monastery is known by the name Lopushanski.

How do I get there?

The Loshushan Monastery is located about 10-15 minutes by car from Villa Chelyustnitsa. You go south on road 102, turn on road 1024, pass through the village of Georgi Damyanovo and shortly after you have arrived at the place.

Лопушански манастир "Св. Йоан Предтеча"

Растояние от вилата: 11,2 км. 

GPS Координати: 43.4082628, 23.0028209

Област: Монтана 

Най близо населено място: село Георги Дамяново 

Достъп: с автомобил 

Обектът разполага с паркинг

До обекта се ходи пеша по обозначена пътека

От обекта се откриват красиви панорами

Полезно и интересно

Понастоящем Лопушанският манастир "Св. Йоан Предтеча" е действащ мъжки. Според предания, е съществувал през Х в., но се е намирал край село Помеждин, в местността Манастирище. Манастирът е бил опожарен до основи през 1678 г., като са унищожени всички писмени доказателства за дотогавашното му съществуване. Жителите на село Лопуш (старото име на село Георги Дамяново) са дарили земите си за изграждането на нов храм. В знак на признателност, днес манастирът е известен с името Лопушански.

Как да стигна?

Лошушанският манастир се намира на около 10- 15 минути с кола от Вила Челюстница. Тръгвате на юг по път 102, завивате по път 1024, минавате през село Георги Дамяново и малко след това сте пристигнали на мястото.

Ecotrail Deyanitsa

Distance from the villa: 20,5 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.3553° N, 22.8165° E

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Chiprovtsi

Access: By car and on foot

On the territory of the site there are facilities for recreation and relaxation

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Recommended site to visit

Suitable for groups with small children

Useful and interesting

Ecopath Dejanitsa will make you immerse yourself in the charm of the Chiprov Balkan. The Chiprov waterfall, with a height of 18 m, is part of the scenic trail. This is a cascading waterfall of the Old River, which forms a small lake at its foot. You will find yourself in a real forest kingdom with wooden bridges, green meadows and protected species of flowers. Enjoy a breathtaking walk along a deep gorge and under the shade of ancient beech trees.

How do I get there?

The town of Chiprovtsi can be reached from the villa in about 20 minutes by car. The trail begins a few kilometers from the town of Chiprovtsi. The area is reached by a dirt road - at the end of it there is a fountain and tables with picnic chairs. The marking is very well signposted, follow the signs. It can be slippery because of the moss and moisture.

Abandoned stone quarry in Chelyustnitsa village

Distance from the villa: 10 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 10 км. 

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Montana

Access: By car

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Belograchik rock formations

Distance from the villa: 49,5 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43° 37 ’26” N 22° 40′ 36″ E 

District: Vidin

Closest populated place: Belograchik

Access: By car to the parking lot or on foot from the city center

The facility has a parking lot

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

The object is part of the 100 national objects

Useful and interesting

A unique natural phenomenon of rock formations in bizarre shapes, towering over the town of Belogradchik. Nestled between the beautiful and impressive rocks is the Caleto fortress, built during the Roman Empire, in the 1st-3rd centuries. Described as the eighth wonder of the world, the rocks are the subject of numerous legends and lore. The writer Anton Strashimirov describes them with the words "Before the fantastic visions of the Belogradchik rocks, the human fantasy is robbed, absolutely robbed with all its whims!"

How do I get there?

If you are driving, you pass through the village of Chelyustnitsa and exit onto Main Road 102. You follow the picturesque bends of the Northwest and enjoy the preserved nature. Even before Belogradchik, the remarkable rocks begin to appear on the left. Park in the center of the pretty town and walk to the sights. Or stop at the parking lot at the Belogradchishki rocks themselves, the fee is BGN 2.

Venetsa Cave

Distance from the villa: 42 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.630144, 22.736435

District: Vidin

Closest populated place: Oreshets Village

Access: By car

The facility has a parking lot

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

On the territory of the site there are facilities for recreation and relaxation

Useful and interesting

An adventurous experience in a whole new underground world, that's how we can define the visit to Veneza Cave. Unique rock forms highlighted with artistic lighting in 5 halls open to tourists. The cave was discovered in the 70s and opened for visits in 2015. Metal paths have been installed that form a safe route for tourists. Up to 15 people are allowed at the same time. There are good picnic spots in the area.

How do I get there?

By car from Villa Chelyustnitsa you arrive at the destination in about 48 minutes. You go in the direction of Vidin, pass through Belimel, Dolni Lom, Sredogriv and Varbovets. You can visit on your way to Belogradchik. There is a 400-meter hiking trail, a parking lot and an information point next to the cave.

Пещера Магурата

Растояние от вилата: 73 км. 

GPS Координати: 43.718333°  22.600278°

Област: Видин

Най близо населено място: град Белоградчик, село Рабиша

Достъп: с автомобил 

Обектът разполага с паркинг

До обекта се ходи пеша по обозначена пътека

Обектът е част от 100-те национални обекта

Полезно и интересно

Магурата е една от най-големите пещери в България и единствената със запазени праисторически рисунки, на пещерни хора, от времето на палеолита. Намира се на южния склон на Рабишка могила, само на 18 км. северно от Белоградчик. Според проучвания, образуването на пещерата Магура е започнало преди около 15 млн. години. Там ще видите едни от най-богатите по форма и размери – сталактити, сталагмити, сталактони, синтрови джобчета, пещерни бисери, „пещерно мляко”. Използва се за производство на шампанско. Облечете се добре, защото постоянната температура в пещерата е около 11- 12 °C.

Как да стигна?

Продължавате на Северозапад от град Белоградчик по път 1401, 1102 и 1104. Минавате през селата Вещица и Рабиша. Следвате табелите към местност и комплекс "Магура". Паркирате в близост до комплекса. Движите се пеша между 5 и 10 минути до входа на пещерата. Обектът работи без почивен ден от 09:30 до 18:00, с обедна почивка между 12:00 и 12:30.

Язовир Огоста

Растояние от вилата: 32 км. 

GPS Координати: 43.3720216, 23.1842695 

Област: Монтана 

Най близо населено място: Монтана 

Достъп: с автомобил

До обекта се ходи пеша по обозначена пътека

От обекта се откриват красиви панорами

Полезно и интересно

Язовир Огоста събира водите на реките Огоста, Бързия и Златица. Това е четвъртият по площ и втори по обем изкуствен водоем в в България. Около водното съоръжение ще се насладите на страхотни гледки към Врачанския и Беровския Балкан. Богат на аквакултури за любителски риболов с разнообразие от риба: шаран, каракуда, червеноперка, платика, мряна, скобар, костур, сом, бяла риба, щука, уклей.

Как да стигна?

Язовир Огоста се намира на 600 метра югозападно от крайните квартали на Монтана. С автомобил от Вила Челюстница ще стигнете за между 20 и 40 минути, в зависимост от това в кой крайискате да отидете. Можете да съчетаете с посещение на останалите забележителности в Монтана.

Castra ad Montanesium

Distance from the villa: 20 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.4014253, 23.2180437

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Montana

Access: By vehicle

The facility has a parking lot

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Suitable for groups with small children

Useful and interesting

Castra ad Montanesium is a fortress located on the Caleto hill, near the town of Montana. The first inhabitants of the settlement lived there as early as the Stone and Copper Age. The Thracian tribe Tribali later settled there, the area was later conquered by the Romans. There is an ancient stone shrine next to a spring at the foot of the hill.

How do I get there?

You can get there in less than 20 minutes by car from Villa Chelyustnitsa. You can park in the fortress parking lot.

Montanesium City Park

Distance from the villa: 21 km

GPS Coordinates: 43.4177786, 23.0771335

 

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Montana

Access: By car to the city center

The facility has a parking lot

There is a museum in the area of the object

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

On the territory of the site there are facilities for recreation and relaxation

Suitable for groups with small children

Useful and interesting

Montana's city park is called Montanesium. In fact, this is the first name given to the city by the Romans. Today it is a calm and pleasant park with children's playgrounds, suitable for walking, running or just relaxing. It provides its visitors with a wonderful garden setting. It has a large lake in which the trees look around, and greenery and benches surround it on all sides.

How do I get there?

It takes about 20 minutes by car from Villa Chelyustnitsa to the center of the city of Montana. You go southeast from the village on road 102, exit on "3-ti Mart" boulevard, exit on "Izvora" street and continue to "Slaveykov" square. You turn onto "Tsar Samuil" street and Montanesium Park opens up in front of you.

Lapidarium

Distance from the villa: 21,8 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.0666701, 22.9026049

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Montana

Access: By car

The facility has a parking lot

There is a museum in the area

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Suitable for groups with small children

Useful and interesting

This tourist location unites two objects - the archaeological exposition of epigraphic monuments from the Roman era and the Montana Regional Historical Museum. They are located in the area of the ancient city of Montana. Cultural values related to the history of the city are also exhibited in the Mihailova House and the Ancient Fortress.

How do I get there?

In about 20 minutes by car from Villa Chelyustnitsa. You can combine with a visit to other sights in the city of Montana.

Klisurski Monastery

Distance from the villa: 40,3 km 

GPS Coordinates: 43.1830576,

23.2029421

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Burziya Village 

Access: With vehicle 

The facility has a parking lot

On the territory of the site there are facilities for recreation and relaxation

Suitable for groups with small children

Useful and interesting

The Klisura Monastery "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" is part of the Vidin Diocese. Located between the northern slopes of Mount Todorini Kukli in Western Stara Planina, it is the fourth largest monastery in Bulgaria. It was repeatedly burned down and restored by the Christian population, with a history that dates back to the time of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The area of the monastery is a great place to rest and walk, with restaurants.

How do I get there?

It is located between the towns of Berkovitsa and Varshets, southeast of Vila Chelyustnitsa. It can be reached in about 30-40 minutes by car by road 812, 81 and 815.

Magurata Cave

Distance from the villa: 73 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.718333°  22.600278°

District: Vidin

Closest populated place: Belograchik, Rabisha village

Access: By car

The facility has a parking lot

You can walk to the site along a marked path

The object is part of the 100 national objects

Useful and interesting

Magurata is one of the largest caves in Bulgaria and the only one with preserved prehistoric drawings of cavemen from the Paleolithic era. It is located on the southern slope of Rabishka Mogila, only 18 km. north of Belogradchik. According to studies, the formation of the Magura Cave began about 15 million years ago. There you will see some of the richest in shape and size - stalactites, stalagmites, stalactons, sinter pockets, cave pearls, "cave milk". It is used to make champagne. Dress well because the constant temperature in the cave is around 11-12 °C.

How do I get there?

You continue northwest from the town of Belogradchik along roads 1401, 1102 and 1104. You pass through the villages of Veshtitsa and Rabisha. Follow the signs to the "Magura" area and complex. You park near the complex. You walk between 5 and 10 minutes to the entrance of the cave. The site operates without a day off from 09:30 to 18:00, with a lunch break between 12:00 and 12:30.

Ogosta Dam

Distance from the villa: 32 км. 

GPS Coordinates: 43.3720216, 23.1842695 

District: Montana

Closest populated place: Montana

Access: By car

You can walk to the site along a marked path

Beautiful panoramas can be found from the site

Useful and interesting

The Ogosta Dam collects the waters of the Ogosta, Burziya and Zlatitsa rivers. It is the fourth in area and second in volume artificial reservoir in Bulgaria. Around the water facility, you will enjoy great views of the Vratsa and Berovo Balkans. Rich in aquaculture for recreational fishing with a variety of fish: carp, crucian carp, redfin, bream, barbel, bream, perch, catfish, whitefish, pike, walleye.

How do I get there?

The Ogosta Reservoir is located 600 meters southwest of the outer districts of Montana. By car from Villa Chelyustnitsa it will take between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on which region you want to go to. You can combine it with a visit to the other sights in Montana.

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Исторически музей Чипровци"

Растояние от вилата: 16 км. 

GPS Координати: 43.3834203, 22.8788719

Област: Монтана 

Най близо населено място: Чипровци

Достъп: намира се на централния площад в града

В района на обекта има музей

Подходящ за групи с малки деца

Препоръчан за посещение обект

Обектът е част от 100-те национални обекта

Полезно и интересно

Чипровския музей разполага с пет зали с експозиции - "Чипровският металодобив", "Чипровска златарска школа", "Чипровци през ХVІІ век", "Килимена зала" и "Възрожденско изкуство". Още една етнографска експозиция се помещава в Катеринината къща, където е и единствената у нас жива колекция с растения за багрене на вълната за килимите. Историческият музей е основан през 1988 г. по повод национално честване на 300-годишнина от избухването на Чипровското въстание.

Как да стигна?

Намира се централния площад на град Чипровци. До там се стига за около 20 минути с кола от Вила Челюстница.

Чипровски манастир "Св. Иван Рилски"

Растояние от вилата: 9,5 км. 

GPS Координати: 43.4040° N, 22.9337° E

Област: Монтана 

Най близо населено място: град Чипровци

Достъп: с автомобил

Подходящ за групи с малки деца

До обекта се ходи пеша по обозначена пътека

От обекта се откриват красиви панорами

Препоръчан за посещение обект

Полезно и интересно

Чипровският манастир „Св. Иван Рилски” е разположен в долината на река Чипровска Огоста, само на около 7 км от град Чипровци. Основан още през през Х в., през годините храмът се превръща в утвърдено книжовно и просветно средище. Защитава срещу нападенията от маджари и татари през 13 век и е използван за убежище от участниците в Чипровското въстание от 1688 г. Манастирът е разрушаван и възстановяван шест пъти за своята история. През 70-те години на XX век е обявен за паметник на културата.

Как да стигна?

До манастира се стига от отбивка по пътя между селата Белимел и Железна, за около 15 минути от с кола от Вила Челюстница. Съчетайте разходката с посещение на историческия музей в град Чипровци и обаятелната екопътека Деяница, от която Чипровският водопад е част.