Zemen

The Quaint Medieval Town of Zemen in Western Bulgaria Takes you on a Time Travel

By Neeta Lal 

As we drive 70 km southwest of the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia towards Pernik province, the urban Legoland paves way for a Van Gogh-esque setting. 

Blooming flowers, emeraldgreen fields, towering pine and oak trees fill our car's glass windows like vibrant watercolours.