Village Bozhentsi

Bozhentsi is a compact village in Bulgaria, which is a monument of Renaissance architecture. The village is located in the Gabrovo region, on the northern slopes of the Central Stara Planina. Bozhentsi occupies an area of 7.3 km². There are 41 inhabitants. The few houses stand on both banks of the Božanka River, 750 meters above sea level.

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Video: Bozhanka

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General Information

The village of Bozhentsi is over 600 years old. It was founded by the Bolyar woman Bozhana, who in 1393 fled with her 9 sons from Veliko Tarnovo from the Ottomans.

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‘ Souvenirnaya lavka
‘ Holiday in Bozhentsi

What to see

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How to get there

Boženci is located 16 kilometers east of Gabrovo. There are regular buses and shuttles from the city to the village, and cabs are also available.

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