Kovachevitsa
Ковачевица
A preserved village in the western Rhodopes, where multi-story stone houses with slate roofs cling to the slope. It has been the filming location for several films.
Kovachevitsa is one of the best-preserved National Revival-era mountain villages in Bulgaria. It is protected as an architectural and historical reserve. Dozens of multi-story stone houses are built into steep slopes with thick stone-slab roofs, and lanes of flagstones wind between them. There is almost no modern construction. Several Bulgarian films have been shot here. The village has a few guesthouses and small taverns where you can try local dishes. Nearby, the village of Leshten also has restored old houses offering guest accommodation. From Bansko, it is about 1 hour's drive via Gotse Delchev. The last stretch is a narrow mountain road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dobrinishte
- Bezbog Lake
- Popovo Lake
- Septemvri–Dobrinishte Narrow-Gauge Railway
- Bansko Ski Resort
- Velyanova House
- Bansko School of Icon Painting Museum
- Neofit Rilski House Museum