Two hours from capital Sofia, this town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to the 10th century and an important 18th-century trading centre, so you can really feel the history when you walk the cobbled streets. The main thoroughfare is dotted with traditional meyhane (eating/drinking spots), which have a vibrant atmosphere and “greeters” outside wearing traditional costume. The 70km (43 mi.) of slopes rise to 2,600m (8,530 ft.), and tend to be crowded at peak times. The modern lifts include a gondola and half a dozen high-speed quads. A 16km (ten-mile) run starts from Todorka Peak, the highest point, and goes all the way down to the base station.
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