Pernik Mine Museum and Krakra Fortress Full-Day Tour from Sofia
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Stop At: Krakra Fortress, Fizkulturna Street 2, Pernik 2300 Bulgaria
The medieval Krakra Fortress is situated on a relatively small rocky plateau at the southwestern part of the town of Pernik. The fortress offers a view of Karvavoto Area. According to the legend in 1016 Krakra resisted an 88-day siege, during which many Byzantines found their deaths. Their blood painted the land in the area red, thus giving its name.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Underground Mining Museum, Krakra Pernishki Square 10, Pernik 2300 Bulgaria
he town of Pernik is also known as the Town of Black Gold. The development of Pernik is closely related to mining. In1891 the Mining Law was adopted and the first mine of the Pernik State Mine in the locality of Kulata was established. The first mine buildings were constructed around it. Gradually the center of the locality was moved from the residential section of Varosha around the new mining settlement. In 1986 in Pernik was established the Museum of Mining. The idea of its establishing occured after miners from Pernik visited the Museum of rock-salt extraction in the town of Velichka, Poland, and the St. Petersburg Museum of Mining.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Krakra Fortress, Fizkulturna Street 2, Pernik 2300 Bulgaria
The medieval Krakra Fortress is situated on a relatively small rocky plateau at the southwestern part of the town of Pernik. The fortress offers a view of Karvavoto Area. According to the legend in 1016 Krakra resisted an 88-day siege, during which many Byzantines found their deaths. Their blood painted the land in the area red, thus giving its name.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Underground Mining Museum, Krakra Pernishki Square 10, Pernik 2300 Bulgaria
he town of Pernik is also known as the Town of Black Gold. The development of Pernik is closely related to mining. In1891 the Mining Law was adopted and the first mine of the Pernik State Mine in the locality of Kulata was established. The first mine buildings were constructed around it. Gradually the center of the locality was moved from the residential section of Varosha around the new mining settlement. In 1986 in Pernik was established the Museum of Mining. The idea of its establishing occured after miners from Pernik visited the Museum of rock-salt extraction in the town of Velichka, Poland, and the St. Petersburg Museum of Mining.
Duration: 2 hours
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide in English
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Krakra Fortress
- Entry/Admission - Underground Mining Museum
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- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
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