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Etropole is situated on the northern slopes of Stara Planina Mountain, in the valley of Malki Iskar River, at the foot of Baba peak /1787 m./. It is 545 m. above sea-level. It is situated 80 km. North-Eastern from Sofia and 14 km away from the Hemus Highway. The population of Etropole Municipality is 13 570 people, and of the town - 11 698 people.
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| Etropole is a town of centuries-old history, of exclusive contribution to the development of the Bulgarian letters and enlightenment, of heroic and freedom-loving citizens.
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| The Monastery of Etropole, the preserved houses from the Bulgarian National Revival, the Clock-tower - a symbol of the town, the historical places and monuments are a part of the objects, which Etropole is proud of.
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| The natural sights-beautiful beech forests, clear streams and the phenomenal travertine waterfalls are as well of great significance for the town.
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The Etropole Mountain is situated between the passage of Botevgrad and the one of Zlatitza. Its highest peak is Govedarnika /1790 m/.
The most remarkable and natural phenomena are the travertine waterfalls “Varovitetz”, 10-12 m high, just next to the monastery of Etropole and “Vranata voda”, 30-40 m high, formed by the waters of a turbulent karts spring.
The favorable climatic conditions and nature are a good base for the development of the village and eco-tourism,
of hunting and ski-tourism, of alpinism and speleology.
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