Zhilenci

Zhilenci is a locality in , . Zhilenci is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hisarlaka fortress.

Castle
Photo: Gligan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an ancient and medieval fortress occupying a hill at 2 kilometres to the south-east of , in what is now . Originally constructed by the Romans around 400 AD, it was among the most important castles of the Bulgarian Empire in the Middle Ages before it was partially destroyed by the Ottomans in the 15th century. is situated 4 km east of Zhilenci.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kyustendil and Zhilentsi.

Photo: Spiritia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city in , under the slopes of the Osogovo Mountain which straddles the border with . With a population of about 37,000, the city is the hiking and ski tourism gateway to the mountain and, less prominently, a spa resort.

Village
Photo: Ilikeliljon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village in Kyustendil Municipality, , south-western .

Village
is a village in Kyustendil Municipality, , south-western .

Zhilenci

Latitude
42.2672° or 42° 16′ 2″ north
Longitude
22.6417° or 22° 38′ 30″ east
Elevation
651 metres (2,136 feet)
Open location code
8GJ47J8R+VM
Geo­Names ID
6461231
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Zhilenci” goes by many names.
  • Bulgarian: “Жиленци”

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