Village Varbovo
The village of Varbovo is located in Vidin district (North-West Bulgaria), and is one of the villages from municipality Chuprene. It is situated 4.43 km. North of the municipal center village of Chuprene. Neighbouring villages are Chuprene and Borovitsa.
History: There were two brothers Varban and Chifut. They escaped by the Turkish and arrived near current village of Varbovo in the area of "Katunishte", near the clear cold spring between the Varbovo and Chuprene. After time the brothers were separated and one of them (Varban) was settled in the current Varbovo village (from its name Varban origins the name of the village) and other brother Chifut - in Chuprene.
Landmarks:
- In the village is situated the oldest preserved church at the Balkans. It was renovated and frescoes in it restored.
- From the village start two eco tracks, resulting to some beautiful places as "laga" and "Pod venetsa" in the foot of Stara Planina mountain.
- In Varbovo was built a memorial of the victims of the Belogradchik uprising.
History: There were two brothers Varban and Chifut. They escaped by the Turkish and arrived near current village of Varbovo in the area of "Katunishte", near the clear cold spring between the Varbovo and Chuprene. After time the brothers were separated and one of them (Varban) was settled in the current Varbovo village (from its name Varban origins the name of the village) and other brother Chifut - in Chuprene.
Landmarks:
- In the village is situated the oldest preserved church at the Balkans. It was renovated and frescoes in it restored.
- From the village start two eco tracks, resulting to some beautiful places as "laga" and "Pod venetsa" in the foot of Stara Planina mountain.
- In Varbovo was built a memorial of the victims of the Belogradchik uprising.
Quick facts about Village Varbovo
In Bulgarian (Native transliteraion): Село ВърбовоOther transliteration(s): Vurbovo
Region: North-Western planing region of Bulgaria
District: Vidin district
Municipality: Chuprene municipality
Latitude: 43.5429993
Longtitude: 22.6459999
Altitude: from 300 to 499
Distance by air to the capital city Sofia: 110.045km
Area Size: 41.19km2
Population: 89 people (31.12.2013)
Postal Code: 3951
Phone Code: 09327