Montana Region
The Montana region borders Romania to the north through the Danube, and Serbia to the southwest. It covers parts of the Danube plain and the Fore Balkan.
Water transport is key to the region. Port Lom is the second largest river port in Bulgaria and via the Danube River the region is connected through the so-called European Channel with the Main and Rhine rivers. Some of the larger rivers passing through the area are Ogosta, Lom and Tsibritsa.
The region offers favorable conditions for the development of cultural, spa and ecotourism. Traces of prehistoric settlements, medieval fortresses and churches can be found on its territory.
The region in numbers
148 000 inhabitants
2 from the 100 national tourist sites
3627 sq. km. total area
Accommodation in Montana Region
Sites in the Montana area
Ethnographic Museum, Berkovitsa
The Ethnographic Museum of Berkovitsa reveals the material and spiritual culture of the town and the region. The various museum collections include pottery from Berkovitsa, Chiprovtsi carpets, Sarakatsani costumes, urban dresses from the 1820s, etc.
The Chiprovtsi Monastery “Saint Ivan Rilski”
The Chiprovtsi Monastery “Saint Ivan Rilski” was founded during the 10th century, and during its existence encouraged literary and spiritual pursuits. The Chiprovtsi Monastery is a functioning monastery.
