Gorna Malina: Apartments and Holiday Homes

Zvezdets is located in the surrounding area of the Municipality of Gorna Malina; Aladzha Klise, Baba, Murgash, Golema Ikuna and Sveti Nikolay Chudotvorets are located in the municipality’s wider regional area. You can rent a holiday apartment in Gorna Malina. For travelers interested in the landscape in the surrounding area of Gorna Malina, the location of Zvezdets there is a suitable point of reference.

History and Culture

The municipality has archaeological evidence of ancient human presence. This includes the remains of buildings from Roman times and historic roads crossing the Balkan Mountains.

Orthodox churches can be found in almost all settlements in the municipality. Cultural monuments include the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Bailovo and the Church of the Great Martyr Saint Demetrius in Makotsevo.

Gorna Malina in the Regional Context

The Municipality of Gorna Malina is located in western Bulgaria and belongs to Sofia Province.

The municipality comprises 14 settlements, including Gorna Malina, Bailovo, Makotsevo, Negushevo and Sarantsi.

The municipality lies at the southern entrances to the Arabakonak and Vitinya passes in the Balkan Mountains.

There are 14 community cultural centers in the municipality. Bulgarian national traditions and local folklore remain active.

At the European level, the Municipality of Gorna Malina is assigned to the Eastern Europe region.

The Municipality of Gorna Malina is recorded at approximately 42.7167° N and 23.8000° E.

The Municipality of Gorna Malina is described as being approximately 40 kilometers east of Sofia. This approximate figure is helpful for a general orientation in relation to Sofia.

For the overarching travel overview: Sofia Province / Sofia.

Other Destinations

Other places within the same destination:

Etropole, Pirdop, Slivnitza.