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Sliven

Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Bulgaria.
  • Served by Bezmer Air Base (JAM).

History

Sliven is the eighth-largest city in Bulgaria and the administrative and industrial centre of Sliven Province and municipality in Northern Thrace. It is situated in the Sliven Valley at the foothills of the Balkan Mountains.

Airports

Sliven Barshen Airfield 3.5 km to the centre
Sliven, 20, BG
Outdoor
Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield 53 km to the centre
Daskal-Atanasovo, 24, BG
Outdoor
Omarchevo Airstrip 27 km to the centre
Omarchevo, 20, BG
Outdoor
Tenevo Airstrip 41 km to the centre
Tenevo, 28, BG
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Sliven
Sliven
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bezmer Air Base (JAM); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sliven. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.