Train destinations from Popovo in 8h
Plovdiv
BulgariaThe Ancient Theatre still hosts performances, with the city spread out beyond its stone tiers.
5 hr 53
Veliko Tarnovo
BulgariaWalk the old craft street of Samovodska Charshia, where workshops sit among houses from Bulgaria’s Revival era.
1 hr 14
Sofia
BulgariaThe golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral gleam among Roman ruins and boulevards below Vitosha.
4 hr 46
Varna
BulgariaA stroll through the Sea Garden follows the coast with views across the Black Sea.
2 hr 43
Bucharest
RomaniaIn the busy Lipscani quarter, the Stavropoleos Monastery rewards a quiet look at its ornate frescoes.
6 hr 29
Asenovgrad
BulgariaAsen’s Fortress crowns a rocky Rhodope ridge, with the Church of the Holy Mother of God below.
7 hr 30
Gabrovo
BulgariaCaricatures and sculptures at the House of Humour and Satire bring Gabrovo’s playful wit to life.
2 hr 40
Shumen
BulgariaShumen Fortress ruins and the Founders of the Bulgarian State memorial crown the wooded plateau.
58 min
