The weekend is knocking on our door, and since we have an extended one, we thought we would suggest a visit to the spectacular place just 90 km from Bucharest. Some say it bears a striking resemblance to Cappadocia, and that it is a dream destination. So, let’s find out together which is the spectacular place located only 90 km from Bucharest.
Great places to visit in Bulgaria
Many Romanians went and go to the Bulgarian coast to spend their holidays. But, apart from the seaside, Bulgaria has other spectacular things that are worth visiting.
When you think of Bulgaria, I’m sure most of you are familiar with the seaside or at most two cities, Varna and Sofia.
And while the capital is well worth a visit, we can’t stress enough how many other great places there are to see in this country.
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Not only that, but Bulgaria is also one of the oldest countries in Europe, and history and culture have played a huge role in the country’s development. And Bulgarians like to preserve their culture and talk about their history.
Among these wonderful places to visit is the spectacular place, located only 90 km from Bucharest.
So, we got into the car, but this time as a “Tourist around the world!”, and we started there.
“Tourist around the world!” to the spectacular place just 90 km from Bucharest
So, we get in the car, stock up on fuel and treats, and hit the road. The Waze app sets our route, so we’re all set.
The journey to the spectacular place, located only 90 km from Bucharest, is only 1 hour and 55 minutes (that is, if we don’t run into traffic and congestion), and we are heading to the Ruse customs.
Once we enter the city from the Danube, Ruse, we still have about 11.5 km to go, in about 16 minutes, and the road is signposted as such, so we don’t get lost on the route.
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By the way, even in Ruse you have many interesting things to visit, so don’t hesitate to stop here as well.
After another 11 km, we reach the spectacular place, located only 90 km from Bucharest, known as Rusenski Lom.
The place harbors a rich variety of forest and agricultural biotopes, in addition to dreamy landscapes and a striking resemblance to Cappadocia, the famous region of Turkey.
As a location, the Rusenski Lom region is located in northeastern Bulgaria, in the canyon-like valley of the Lom River, the last major right-bank tributary of the Danube before it flows into the Black Sea.
According to the Bulgarian authorities, Rusenski Lom is a protected area covering territories in Vetovo, Ivanovo and Tsar Kaloyan communes.
Don’t forget to visit Rusenki Lom Nature Park
The Rusenki Lom Nature Park, together with the wider area of the Lom rivers, is home to a rich variety of habitats.
From meandering rivers, small natural lakes and fish ponds, riverside terraces with wet meadows, alluvial forests, high vertical cliffs, semi-natural dry meadows, rocky steppe meadows, dry brambles and up to oak forests on dry soils and rocky, among others.
The variety of habitats and climatic conditions contribute to a high diversity of flora and fauna.
The flora of the park numbers 877 species, 23% of the flora of Bulgaria, including 30 endemic species from the Balkans and one endemic Bulgarian species. Nine species of the orchid family can be found in the park.
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Rusenski Lom is one of the top birding sites in Bulgaria, and 122 out of a total of 174 species breed in the park.
Some of the birds are endangered in Europe and are under the protection of Bulgaria and the EU.
What you can visit in Rusenki Lom, the spectacular place just 90 km from Bucharest
This nature park covers a large area along the rivers Beli and Cherni Lom, which merge into the river Rusenski Lom.
“It’s like a mountain under the plain, because while driving you see flat land as far as the eye can see, and suddenly, when you approach any of these rivers, tall cliffs and lush vegetation appear out of nowhere,” say those who have arrived here
There are a few places you must visit if you are near Ruse, it is recommended to have your own means of transport.
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We are talking, therefore, of the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, the cave monastery of Basarbovo, the medieval fortress-city of Cherven, the cave “Orlova Chuka”, a lot of rock churches and monasteries in the rock ridges along the rivers, etc.
There are also a lot of hiking and ecological trails that do not require special training or a certain level of physical fitness. These are well marked and do not require a guide.
They usually start either from nearby villages, you can find wayfinding signs before entering the villages or their central markets, or from tourist spots.
If you prefer the serenity of the countryside, you can stay at one of the many guest houses and small family hotels in most villages.
Conclusion
So, the mini-vacation is still coming, if you want to take an amazing walk in a beautiful place in Bulgaria and see the beauty of nature with some wild animals, go to the spectacular place located only 90 km from Bucharest.
