Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Also accessible from the gardens is the
Sveti Vaznesenie Church
, which holds a par-
ticularly fine collection of 18th- and 19th-century icons, some by Zachary Zograf, all la-
belled in English.
Hiking
There's relaxed hiking trails in the forested hills southwest of the main square and tougher
treks (several marked hiking trails exist) along the river road towards Ledenika Cave (
Click here
)
. Rock climbing - for the truly fearless only - is performed on the sheer
mountain cliffs that straddle the road.
Sleeping & Eating
HOTEL
Hotel Hemus $$
( 624 150;
www.hotelhemus.com
;
pl Hristo Botev 1; s/d 50/60 lv; )
This
new three-star business hotel dominates the main square. Rooms are sparsely furnished
but comfortable, and are reasonably priced for the central location. There's a small pool
and a restaurant.
Hotel Chaika $
( 621 369;
www.chaika.net
;
at the gorge; d 42-62 lv, ste 68-154 lv; )
The spec-
tacular location at the mouth of the gorge is certainly appealing, the restaurant is excellent,
and there's even a small boating-lake for guests. Sadly, the musty rooms with their hard,
creaky beds let it down somewhat. It's about 2km out of town - a taxi from the bus/train
station costs from 2 to 4 lv.
HOTEL
INTERNATIONAL
Trakiiska Printsesa $
(bul Nikola Voyvodov 12; mains 3-8 lv; )
On Vratsa's main pedestrian street, this is a
pleasant place for a variety of light meals. Salads, risottos, fish and pasta dishes are
served. The chicken fettuccine is very good.
Pizza Corona $
(ul Targovska 2; pizzas 7-10 lv; )
Facing the main square, Corona offers a big menu of
pizzas, as well as pasta dishes and salads.
PIZZERIA
