Just a few meters from the Orthodox Dryanovo Monastery, there is one of the most visited caves in Europe. The Bacho Kiro cave is a natural monument of Bulgaria, and one of the country's hundred tourist attractions, marked by the Bulgarian Tourist Union.

Convenient staircases equipped with handrails lead to the entrance to the Bacho Kiro cave, named after the hero of the national liberation April Uprising. So even the youngest travelers can go on an exciting adventure. The only thing, they need to be warmly dressed. Although it is rarely below 10 degrees inside, it can be quite cold in the hot summer months.

It is best to take an organized tour, during which an experienced and thoughtful guide will tell you the story of each stone. According to local legend, the Bulgarian cave is inhabited by ancient evil spirits. This is evidenced by ancient manuscripts from the times of the Ottoman Empire. Fortunately, there is a monastery nearby that wards off the dark forces. Thus, there is nothing to be afraid of, you can safely walk through the mazes.

Tourists were first allowed to enter the cave in 1937. 360 meters of mysterious mazes on four underground levels became the first cave in Bulgaria open to the public. Low narrow corridors give way to huge halls, illuminated by the sun's rays. Some of the cave's halls have vertical exits that let the sunlight into the gloomy dungeon.

Richly decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, Bacho Kiro makes an unforgettable impression, and the sounds of water drops create an even more mystical atmosphere. The "Rain Hall" is considered the most musical, and the "Concert Hall" has amazing acoustics. The deep mountain cave also keeps many treasures, like stone flowers, fountains, or even a snow-white figure of a monk. And although the underground rivers dried up many years ago, it is still wet underfoot. That means that non-slip shoes will come in handy, as well as a waterproof camera case.