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Place Info: Republic of Bulgaria >> South-Western region >> Pernik district

District Pernik

[Place Info][Properties][Hotels][Postal codes][Phone codes][Population][Coordinates][Distances][Area sizes][Photo Gallery][Video & Webcams][News][Schools] Pernik Region is situated in West Bulgaria. It borders the regions of Sofia, Kyustendil and Sofia City. Its north-western boundary coincides with the national border with Serbia.

This region lies in the valley of Pernik, Radomir and Breznik and includes parts of the mountains of Verila, Vitosha, Lyulin, Viskiar, etc. The rivers of Struma and Erma run through the region. There are mineral springs near the towns of Breznik and Rudartzi.

The region is abundant in mineral resources. There are rich deposits of coal, ores, clays, limestone, which determines the development of industry as the main economic sector.

Ostritza Reserve in the mountain of Golo Bardo, the cliffs of Zemen, the gorge of Erma River, Duhlata Cave (the longest cave in Bulgaria) and other natural landmarks offer conditions for development of ecotourism.

The area of the nowaday Pernik was an impregnable fortress – a residence of the famous chieftain Krakra who resisted and remained undefeated by the army of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II, surnamed Bulgaroktonus ("Bulgarian slayer"). The preserved fortresses and ancient settlements, medieval churches and monasteries are a prerequisite for development also of cultural tourism in this region.

Sights & Landmarks District Pernik >> Duhlata cave, Underground temple and sacred well, Underground mining museum, Kladnitsa monastery St. Nicholas the Wondermaker, Museum of the Kiselo Mlyako (yogurt), Rock-hewn Church "Sveta Petka", Zemen monastery of St Joan Bogoslov, Regional History Museum Pernik, Krakra fortress, Kladnitsa fortress "The Guard"...

Quick facts about District Pernik
In Bulgarian Alphabets: Перник
Location: South-Western Bulgaria
Area size of district: 2392km²
Population of district: 133530 people
Total Towns and Cities in Pernik province: 6
Total Villages in Pernik province: 165
Regional Center: Town of Pernik
Municipalities in Pernik District: 6 - Municipality Pernik, Municipality Breznik, Municipality Zemen, Municipality Kovachevtsi, Municipality Radomir, Municipality Trun

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