Bulgarian monastiries and other historical places around
The Cherepish monastery, named “The Assumption of Virgin Mary”, is to be found 25km to the west of the village of Kraevo, in the Iskar defile of the Balkan mountain – the latter widely known for its unique richness of natural forms and sights.
The Skravena monastery “St Nikolay” is situated outside the village of Skravena in northern direction, some 1.5km away from the E-79 main road. The village of Skravena in turn is a part of the Botevgrad municipality, Sofia district. The monastery is clearly seen from the E-79 road, as it lies on a hill. It could be reached for 20 min. bw car from Kraevo.
The Vrachesh monastery “St Forty Martyrs” is situated some 5km to the west of the village of Vrachesh, which in turn lies another 5km away from the town of Botevgrad, 25 km from Kraevo.
The Zelin Monastery “The Nativity of Mother of God”, also known as Botevgrad or Orhanie monastery, is situated in the resort area of Zelin near the town of Botevgrad, some 2.5km to the southeast of the town. The monastery is one of few Bulgarian monasteries that lie in the field and not in the mountains. It’s situated 20 km from Kraevo.
The fortress Kaleto is located really close to the town of Mezdra, about 30 km. from Kraevo, on a rocky massive, approximately 230 altitude high, bending over the impressive bed of Iskar River.