With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Shumen, 40 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with Madara Rider, Monument to 1300 Years of Bulgaria and Shumen Fortress. Located 50 miles away, Tryavna is another place to aim for. If you swing by, be sure to check out Museum of Icons, Church of Sveti Arhangeli Mihail and Daskalov House.