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STRUPETS An expensive tourist village with surrounding mountainous forest. Around 300 people. Double the population in summer, from rich Sofians with villas. Three shops, cafe. Doctor's surgery 4 days a week. 2.4 miles to the town of Roman, and near the Sofia motorway. Main railway station Sofia-Varna some 2 miles away. Regular buses to Roman & Mezdra. The big fishing river Iskar is nearby. Also a good fishing lake. Ancient remains around, including the Strupeshka mound, where you can still see traces of Roman fortresses. Several attempts to excavate because of traditions of buried gold. Eco-paths throughout this region, perfect for rural tourism. Wonderful restored monastery for overnight stops.