Town Elena
The town of Elena is located in North-Central Bulgaria. It is part of Elena Municipality, Veliko Turnovo District. It is situated in the Central Balkan Mountain 300 meters above sea level.
The distance to Veliko Turnovo is 38 km, to the capital Sofia – 280 km and to Varna - 230 km.
The town lies in the lovely valley of the Elena River. Nature has been pretty benevolent in this region. A great number of small rivers and several deep and scenic gorges run across the Elena hollow. The hills are overgrown with deciduous trees. The Balkan woods are inhabited by wildboars, wolves and foxes, hares and does. One can find mountain barbell and chub in the clean water of the small rivers.
Elena has managed to preserve the greater part of its architectural heritage.
The distance to Veliko Turnovo is 38 km, to the capital Sofia – 280 km and to Varna - 230 km.
The town lies in the lovely valley of the Elena River. Nature has been pretty benevolent in this region. A great number of small rivers and several deep and scenic gorges run across the Elena hollow. The hills are overgrown with deciduous trees. The Balkan woods are inhabited by wildboars, wolves and foxes, hares and does. One can find mountain barbell and chub in the clean water of the small rivers.
Elena has managed to preserve the greater part of its architectural heritage.
Quick facts about Town Elena
In Bulgarian (Native transliteraion): Град ЕленаRegion: North-Central planing region of Bulgaria
District: Veliko Turnovo district
Municipality: Elena municipality
Latitude: 42.9329987
Longtitude: 25.8829994
Altitude: from 200 to 299
Distance by air to the capital city Sofia: 211.144km
Area Size: 62.42km2
Population: 5304 people (31.12.2013)
Postal Code: 5070
Phone Code: 06151
Photos Town Elena (35) »
News Town Elena (5) »
2010-07-14 The Assumption of Virgin Mary Church in town of Elena (Culture)
2010-03-29 Kapinovo monastery near town of Elena (Culture)
2009-04-16 The Maryanski monastery near town of Elena (Culture)
2008-04-07 Unique Eco-Park Constructed near town of Elena (Travel)
2008-03-01 Bulgaria Businessman Caught with 66 kg of Drugs (Accidents)
External links Town Elena
www.veliko-turnovo.com (Elena)
www.elena.bg (Elena)
council.elena.bg (Elena)