Kalofer
Birthplace of the Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev, Kalofer is a compact town in central Bulgaria sitting on the Tundzha river between the Balkan Mountains and the Sredna Gora. It emerged as a settlement in the 16th century and developed during the Ottoman period as a cord-production centre. The Kalofer monastery has been in operation since 1640 and the convent since 1700, and the town was a hub of revolutionary activity during the Bulgarian National Revival.
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- Population3,248
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Kalofer: quick answers
Where is Kalofer?
Kalofer is in Bulgaria, about 55 km34 miles in a straight line from Plovdiv.
How do you get to Kalofer?
The nearest airport is Plovdiv (PDV), about 1 hr 34 min away by road. The nearest train station is Казанлък, about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kalofer?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is May, with about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kalofer?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 2 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kalofer?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stara Zagora, Koprivshtitsa and Shipka.