TOURISM

ALTERNATIVE

Forest Park "Lipnik" fascinates and attracts tourists with its beauty, unique forest and captivating landscapes.

There are several walking alleys at your disposal. Each of them leads to a different type of attraction - one will lead you to a small zoo, another to the playground, equipped with play facilities, and the third one to a legendary spring with healing potable water.

Together with the unique flora and fauna, the surroundings of Teketo predispose opportunities for sports tourism and fantastic experiences in nature. All trails in the forest park offer routes for cycling, rollerblading, and for pleasant walks.

The lake of the forest park offers wonderful conditions for fishing.

CULTURAL

The town of Ruse has an important place in Bulgarian history and culture. The unique architectural appearance of the town has the marks of European styles of the 19th and 20th century.

The proximity of "Villa Teketo" to the city of Ruse allows you to get acquainted with the various historical, architectural or cultural periods by visiting architectural monuments and museums. Also, attending cultural or artistic events: music, cinema or theater, concerts, opera, exhibitions.

Some of the recommended cultural sites to visit in the town of Ruse are: the Regional Historical Museum; the Ethnographic Museums “The House of Calliope"; the Museum House “Zahari Stoyanov”; the Museum House “Baba Tonka”; the Roman fortress Sexaginta Prista.

The town is also the host of cultural events, such as “Music Days in March”, “Ruse Carnival”, “Autumn Days of Art and Science”, etc. The tourist exhibition “Weekend Tourism” is conducted every year in the town of Ruse.

RELIGIOUS

Religious tourism is part of the contemporary tourism industry. Churches, cathedrals, mosques and religious museums - these are tourist sights, enjoying more and more visitors.

The Basarbovo Monastery "St. Dimitar Basarbovski" is located 21 km away from "Villa Teketo". It is the only opened monastery among the rocks in Bulgaria. The monastery was established during the period of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (XII-XIV century). For nearly eight centuries there has been a stone stair, leading to the church among the rocks, full of people who same from far and near, to light a candle and pray to God.

The temple holiday of the monastery is 26 October, the day of St. Dimitar.

CRUISE ON THE DANUBE RIVER

The Danube river remains an important factor for the development not only of the town of Ruse, but also for the entire country even today. The river valley provides great opportunities for breathtaking romantic sunsets, unforgettable moments and soul-filling sights, as well as for cruise (river) tourism.

With the "Rouschuk Ship" - one of the biggest attractions for tourists in the region, you can enjoy exploring cruises and walks along the Danube (distance from "Villa Teketo" - 14 km). If interested and need more information, please contact the hosts.