The historic battles in the Pleven province have changed the map of Europe. The most famous site here is the **Pleven Panorama** which is a massive circular building on a hill. Inside you will find a giant painting that surrounds you and depicts the battles of the Russian-Turkish War of 1877. The artists used real cannons and trenches in the foreground to make the scene look three dimensional. It is a powerful way to experience history and a must see for any traveler interested in the birth of modern Bulgaria. Drive to the **Kaylaka Park** on the edge of the city to find a green oasis hidden between tall limestone cliffs. This park is kilometers long and features lakes and walking paths shaded by old trees. You can see the ruins of a Roman fortress or visit the unique wine museum located inside a natural cave. The cave walls keep the wine at a perfect temperature and you can taste local varieties while sitting deep underground. It is a perfect place to park the car and enjoy a quiet afternoon in nature. The drive continues north toward the Danube river to find the ruins of the Roman city **Ulpia Oescus**. You can walk among the massive stone columns and see the colorful floor mosaics that have survived for nearly two thousand years. The site is open and quiet and allows you to explore the remains of temples and public baths at your own pace. The road to the ruins passes through fertile fields where grain and sunflowers stretch to the horizon. This province offers a deep dive into the military and natural secrets of the north.

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History of Pleven (province)

Pleven is the **City of the Great Siege**. In 1877, it was the site of the five month **Siege of Plevna**, a battle that involved hundreds of thousands of troops and determined the outcome of the Russo Turkish War. The **Pleven Panorama**, one of the few of its kind in the world, uses a 360 degree painting and real trenches to drop you into the heart of the 1877 battle. The city park, **Kaylaka**, was once the garden of the Roman fort **Storgosia**. Near the Danube, the province holds the ruins of **Ulpia Oescus**, a massive Roman city that once featured a bridge over the river built by Emperor Constantine the Great. It was a center of Roman luxury, with a forum, temples, and intricate mosaics. The region history is tied to the river trade and the fertile **Danube Plain**, which has been the site of endless migrations and settlements for six millennia. A road trip through Pleven offers a mix of military history and natural karst beauty. The **Chernelka Eco trail** takes you through a 7 kilometer canyon with 30 meter cliffs and ancient cave dwellings. From the wine tasting museum located in a cave at **Kaylaka** to the quiet riverbanks of the Danube at **Nikopol**, the province is a showcase of how geography has shaped the military and economic fate of Northern Bulgaria.

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