Boynitsa Municipality is in Vidin Province, northwestern Bulgaria.
Boynitsa municipality is located in the northwestern part of Bulgaria and is one of the constituent municipalities of Vidin district. It consists of 8 settlements.
Natural and cultural-historical sights located on the territory of the municipality are the remains of the Roman fortress “Petsino Kale” in the village of Bojnitsa and the waterfall located between the municipalities of Bojnitsa and Kula.
One of the most significant historical sites on the territory of the municipality is the Albotinski Rock Monastery, near the villages of Gradets and Rabrovo. It was active in the fourteenth century, as evidenced by preserved fragments of murals and inscriptions, as well as the ornaments found in the 29 uncovered Christian tombs. For the first time in the village of Rabrovo, the Wallachian Association was established, which provides cultural exchange and relations with the Wallachian speaking population from regions in Romania, Yugoslavia, Macedonia and Moldova.
OFFICIAL HOLIDAY:
August 28
CONTACTS
Bojnitsa village
1 Georgi Dimitrov Str
www.obshtina-boinica.com
History of Boynitsa Municipality
The Boynitsa region has a long history of habitation
Geography of Boynitsa Municipality
Berkovitsa Municipality covers an area of 464 sq km. It is the southernmost municipality of Montana Province. It lies on the northern slopes of the western Balkan mountains, with hilly terrain broken up by streams flowing through its territory. The area is rich in wildlife and vegetation, with blueberries and raspberries filling the stomachs of many a wanderer during long summer afternoons.
There are 20 villages and towns in the municipality with a total population of about 18,000 people. Almost 75% of the population, over 13,000 people, reside in the town of Berkovitsa. Barziya, population 1400, and Zamfirovo, population 1200, are the only other villages of any size. None of the rest rises above 300 souls. They include Balyuvitsa, Bistrilitsa, Bokilovtsi, Borovtsi, Chereshovitsa, Gaganitsa, Komarevo, Kostentsi, Kotenovtsi, Leskovets, Mezdreya, Parlichevo, Pesochnitsa, Rashovitsa, Slatina, Tsvetkova Bara, and Yagodovo.
Economy of Boynitsa Municipality
Tourism in Boynitsa Municipality
Berkovitsa offers tremendous opportunities to escape city crowds and wander amidst the great outdoors of the western Balkan mountains. The famous Bulgarian author Ivan Vazov said it best:
Such wonderful nature here! What beauty in this unknown little paradise.
Berkovitsa town is a good starting point for excursions into the mountains and valleys of the municipality. There are over a dozen different marked trails leading to places of interest in the area. Some of the more popular destinations are:
- Kom Peak At 2016 m (6614 ft), the highest point in the region. 90 minute walk from Kom Hut. Panoramic views from the starting point of the Kom to Emine trek (European E-3 long distance trail.)
- Zdravchenitsa Peak Hike up to the summit at 1176 m (3858 ft). Trails from Berkovitsa town and Chereshovitsa.
- Haiydushki Waterfalls Hike beside streams and cascades to reach the waterfalls.
- Klisura Monastery A working monastery founded in the 13th century.
- Siniya Vir The Blue Pool. A favorite local spot for trout fishing.
- Ashiklar Mountain meadows for walking and picnics. Close to Berkovitsa town.
- Kaleto Nature Park For outdoor excursions. Roman fortress ruins found on the hill.
Museums in Boynitsa Municipality
Berkovitsa Ethnographic Museum
Ivan Vazov House Museum
Klisurski Monastery Museum
Famous People from Boynitsa Municipality
Timo Angelov Revolutionary
Georgi Bliznakov Chemist
Donyo Donev Animator
Pavlina Filipova Athlete
Valentin Naydenov Ivanov Athlete
This collection of photos captures the sights and scenes of Berkovitsa Municipality, Montana Province, Bulgaria.
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