Train destinations from Dragoman Spirka in 8h
Plovdiv
BulgariaThe Ancient Theatre still hosts performances, with the city spread out beyond its stone tiers.
4 hr 10
Veliko Tarnovo
BulgariaWalk the old craft street of Samovodska Charshia, where workshops sit among houses from Bulgaria’s Revival era.
7 hr 01
Sofia
BulgariaThe golden domes of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral gleam among Roman ruins and boulevards below Vitosha.
1 hr 12
Asenovgrad
BulgariaAsen’s Fortress crowns a rocky Rhodope ridge, with the Church of the Holy Mother of God below.
5 hr 03
Sliven
BulgariaThe Hadzhi Dimitar Monument stands beneath the Blue Stones, with the Balkan foothills rising behind it.
5 hr 50
Gabrovo
BulgariaCaricatures and sculptures at the House of Humour and Satire bring Gabrovo’s playful wit to life.
7 hr 49
Pazardzhik
BulgariaThe carved iconostasis in the Church of the Dormition reveals the skill of Bulgarian Revival craftsmen.
3 hr 46
Pernik
BulgariaA walk around hilltop Krakra Fortress opens a view over town, while the museum traces Pernik’s past.
3 hr 46
