Samokov (Bulgarian: Самоков) is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is situated in a basin between the mountains Rila and Vitosha, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia. Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, together with the nearby resort Borovets, is a major tourist centre. In the past, Samokov was a centre of handicrafts and art, with notable figures like Zahari Zograf, Hristo Dimitrov and Nikola Obrazopisov. The town's name is a compound word of "samo" and "kov", respectively meaning "self" and the root of the verb "forge, hammer", and comes from the samokov, a mechanical forge powered by water, since the town of Samokov was a major iron producing centre during the Middle Ages.

Is Samokov in Bulgaria on your travel bucket list? This online travel guide is all you need to have before planning your trip. The nearest major city to Samokov is Plovdiv. Plovdiv is bestowed with interesting set of attractions like Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski, Boyana Church, Vitosha Boulevard. Also, to reach Samokov, you'll have to take a flight to Plovdiv; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Popular vacation packages of Samokov are of 1-2 days.

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