Place to visit
Saint Michael church, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Saint Michael church is a church in Tryavna, Bulgaria (Св. Архангел Михаил) (Veliko Tarnovo). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Tryavna, Bulgaria · Temples
- Local name
- Св. Архангел Михаил
- Where
- Bulgaria · Ангел Кънчев 9, 5350, Трявна
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 169 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.86647, 25.49041
What it is and where
Saint Michael church is a church in Tryavna, Bulgaria (Св. Архангел Михаил) (Veliko Tarnovo). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Veliko Tarnovo, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.86647, 25.49041; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Saint Michael church is May to October.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulBest time14:52
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Old School, TryavnaMuseum in Bulgaria51 m
- Clock Tower of TryavnaClock Tower of Tryavna, Bulgaria81 m
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path8.2 km
- Bacho Kiro CaveCave in Bulgaria10 km
- Dryanovo MonasteryMonastery in Bulgaria10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Temples
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia: Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rila Monastery: Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Banya Bashi Mosque: mosque in Bulgaria
- Bachkovo Monastery: Stavropigal monastery in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Michael church?
It is a church in Tryavna, Bulgaria (Св. Архангел Михаил in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Saint Michael church?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Saint Michael church?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 169 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Old School, Tryavna, Clock Tower of Tryavna, E3 European long distance path. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places to see in and around Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria: Tsarevets, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Bacho Kiro Cave. Best time: May to October.
- Temples60 places for temples in Bulgaria, from Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by alt
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Saint Michael church on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.