BulgariaSliven (Bulgarian: Сливен [ˈslivɛn]) is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Sliven is famous for its heroic haiduti who fought against the Ottoman Turks in the 19th century and is known as the "City of the 100 Voyvodi", a voyvoda being a leader of haiduti. The famous rocky massif Sinite Kamani (Сините камъни, "The Blue Rocks") and the associated Sinite Kamani Nature Park, the fresh air and the mineral springs at Slivenski Mineralni Bani offer opportunities for leisure and tourism.
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Climate in Sliven
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Sliven
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Sliven; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripYambol
Bulgaria
27 km≈ 30 min
Day tripStara Zagora
Bulgaria
63 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripShumen
Bulgaria
82 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripBurgas
Bulgaria
97 km≈ 1 h 30 min
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Haskovo
Bulgaria
104 km≈ 1 h 40 min
Long day or overnightRuse
Bulgaria
133 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightPlovdiv
Bulgaria
142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightVarna
Bulgaria
143 km≈ 2 h 15 min
From Sliven you can reach Yambol (27 km), Stara Zagora (63 km), Shumen (82 km), Burgas (97 km) and Haskovo (104 km) in about 30 min to 1 h 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Sliven
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.