Shiroki Dol: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

Shiroki Dol lies at the foot of the Plana Mountains in a broad mountain valley surrounded by mountain ridges and hills. From here, panoramic views extend toward the Rila Mountains and Musala. Those wishing to rent a vacation apartment in Shiroki Dol can then continue their search for accommodation.

Culture

The Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra is designated as immovable cultural heritage. Its oldest part dates from the 15th century, and it was expanded in the 19th century. The church is fully decorated with paintings, including an icon by Nikola Obrazopisov from 1856.

The remains of an old fortress are located in the Kaleto area above Shiroki Dol. The area is associated with some of the last Bulgarian battles during the Ottoman conquest in the 14th century.

Geographical Location

Vuchka, Sv. Troitsa, Darkova mogila, and Mogilski kamak are located near Shiroki Dol.

Vitosha, Aladzha Klise, and Sveti Nikolay Chudotvorets are located in the wider regional area around Shiroki Dol.

Shiroki Dol is listed as being 8 km from Samokov, 18 km from Borovets, and 54 km from Sofia.

Other destinations: Madzhare, Belchin, Yarlovo, Relyovo, Beli Iskar, Mariza, Gorni Okol, Mala tsarkva

For the higher-level travel overview: Samokov.