Settlement:
Town/Village:
Lozitsa is a village in North Bulgaria. It is situated in Nikopol municipality, Pleven region.
In Bulgaria there is one other settlement with the same name in Sungurlare municipality, Burgas region.
It is 19 km southeast of the town of Nikopol and 43 km northeast of the town of Pleven. The neighboring village of Lyubenovo is 6 km northwest. The capital Sofia is 208 km southwest.
The village is locate in the Danubian Plain in proximity to Danube river flow and its altitude is about 201 m. The climate is temperate with big differences in the average temperatures during the seasons. The winter is severe for the lots of snow precipitation and the huge drifts. The summer is dry and hot but the soil is fertile and suitable for farming.
Lozitsa is considerably well maintained village with asphalted main streets and lighting. The are constructed water and electricity systems. Also phone system is available and the mobile operators have coverage. Bus transportation connects it to the other settlements.
The permanent population is about 304 people.
The people can use the town hall, the store and the pub. One GP takes care for the health of the local people. The nearest school and kindergarten are in the town of Nikopol while hospital you can find in the town of Pleven.
In the village there is Orthodox church named "St Troitsa".
Lozirsa village is famous for its first class red wine produced here - Cabernet Sauvignon Lozitsa.
In the town of Nikopol there are many landmarks such "Eliya" drinking fountain, the church "St St Petar and Paul", the Nikopol fortress, "Vassil Levksi museum" etc.
Just 15 km near the town of Belene is natural park Persina. It encompasses the 19 Belenski islands. It is unique and significant ecologically for here are located three biosphere reserves:
In the town of Pleven you can visit three of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria - Pleven Epopee 1877, the Regional History museum and the mausoleum-chapel "St George Pobedonosets". Other interesting places in proximity are Kaylaka park and the Wine Museum.
Sources: http://bg.wikipedia.org
Photos: Internet