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22-484: The origins of the name Svishtov can be found in its old Bulgarian variation Sveshtniy (Свѣщний), deriving from the word svesht or svyasht (свѣщ), meaning "candle". This was due to the existence of a lighthouse in the city. The previous name Sistova was first mentioned in the peace treaty that ended the Austro-Turkish War in 1791, when Bulgaria was still under Ottoman rule. This name was chosen instead of

44-485: Is Eastern Orthodox Christianity . There is also a small group of Roman Catholics that have migrated from the surrounding villages of Oresh , Dragomirovo and the town of Belene , and small group of Muslims. The mayor of Svishtov Municipality is Gencho Bozhinov Genchev. The D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics was established in 1936 with decree-law signed by Boris III. Since then Svishtov has become an academician town. State commercial high school "Dimitar Hadjivasilev"

66-753: Is twinned with: Treaty of Sistova The Treaty of Sistova ended the last Austro-Turkish war (1787–91) . Brokered by Great Britain , Prussia and the Netherlands , it was signed in Sistova (modern Svishtov ) in Bulgaria on 4 August 1791. The treaty was written in French and Turkish. The Habsburg monarchy had been pushed back in the first year of the war but then conquered Belgrade and gained other victory near Calafat in 1790. Austria's ally, Russia , had also been very successful, but Austria

88-429: Is also a major economic draw. Additionally, there are a large number of European tourists, particularly from Romania, who frequent Svishtov because of its relatively lower prices. One of the most beautiful places around the town of Svishtov is the unique river valley (1 to 2 km (1 to 1 mi) away from the town) which hosts the monastery of Svishtov; the region called Pametnitsite / Паметниците (The Monuments) on

110-422: Is next to Persina , also see Persina's official website. The spring has a small pool and the water comes from it at 48 degrees Celsius. In the pool it is 44–45 degrees. The place is 5 kilometers west from the city. Svishtov has a humid subtropical climate with considerable continental influences. The summer lasts five months, from May to September. Winters start in early December and last until March. Svishtov

132-538: Is the first vocational school in Bulgaria. The first commercial school was established in 1883, with decision of the National Assembly. In the area of the town had a port since the 16th century. Port Svishtov was built in 1906. The main industries in the town of Svishtov include imports and exports via the harbor, electronics, chemical manufacturing, and wheat production. The town's University of Economics

154-708: Is there. Its name is "Shroud of the Holy Mother" (also known as "Virgin Mary’s Winding Sheet"). It has a church named "The Assumption of Virgin Mary" and 2 residential buildings. "Toplata Voda" was originally drilled for petrol in the 1980s, but instead of petrol they found one of the famous sources of thermal water springs in North Bulgaria. The same source is feeding the balneo centers such as Pulski Trumbesh, Ovcha Mogila, well known from many years. The place

176-943: The Allies of World War I , with the Ottomans sending troops to Galicia and the Austro-Hungarians to Gaza before collapsing together. With the Turkish war ended, Austria joined with Prussia in the Declaration of Pillnitz on 27 August. Austria renounced any expansion at the expense of the Ottoman Empire. In return, Prussia promised not to expand to the east and not to support the Brabant Revolution . Both countries pledged to intervene in France if all of

198-768: The Russian-led wars against the Ottomans during the 19th and 20th centuries. Both countries would eventually face France in the War of the Second Coalition , despite fighting different campaigns against the same enemy in Central Europe and Egypt . During the Second Ottoman–Egyptian War , Austria, along with Britain , saved its old rival from early collapse against Muhammad Ali of Egypt 's Egypt . The two countries would end up teaming against

220-622: The Turkish word Zigit . During the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria the town was also known as Ziștovi and in Romanian as Șiștova. Svishtov is situated in northern central Bulgaria on the right bank of the Danube river in its southernmost point, across from Zimnicea , Romania. The town lies 237 kilometres (147 miles) north-east of the capital Sofia , and 251 kilometres (156 miles) west of the major Black Sea port of Varna . Other important cities in

242-458: The banks of the Danube and the park around the old fortress in the centre the town. The House-museum of the Bulgarian novelist Aleko Konstantinov is one of the top 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria . Another place of interest in town is the region called Мanastira / Манастира (The monastery) 5 kilometres (3 miles) south-east of the town. The name of this place comes from the monastery, that

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264-406: The biography book of General Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. A year later the restoration of the city has started with the efforts by few returned natives from Svishtov. The funding of the first street projects has been secured by donated profit, made from vineyard production. In few years the city was completely rebuilt and back to life as one of the main ports on Danube river. In 1829 half of the city

286-613: The first town to be liberated during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78 , since the largest part of the Imperial Russian Army forced the Danube nearby. In January 1878 a correspondent of The Times of London noted that, because of the war, "Sistova does not present its former animated appearance, although there is much more movement here than I expected, . . . with roast turkeys, chickens, and all other delicacies of

308-569: The last time during Maurice's Balkan campaigns . The legion was also responsible for bridge construction over the Danube. The colony of Novae was the residence of St. Lupus of Novae . For a short time the place was the main city for the Ostrogoths of Theodoric the Great . Theodoric occupied Singidunum in 471 and, after plundering Macedonia and Greece, settled in Novae (the modern Svishtov), on

330-493: The lower Danube, in 483, where he remained till he transferred the sphere of his activities to Italy ten years later. It was destroyed some time after 613, as shown by coin founds minted up to this date. The Treaty of Sistova ended the last Austro-Turkish war (1787–91). Brokered by Great Britain, Prussia and the Netherlands,[1] it was signed in Sistova (modern Svishtov) in present-day Bulgaria on 4 August 1791.[2] The treaty

352-507: The region are Pleven 80 kilometres (50 miles) away, and Ruse 90 kilometres (56 miles) away. The port of Svishtov is the southernmost harbor on the Danube. It is served around the clock by the Svishtov-Zimnich ferry — a regular operation Ro-ro ferryboat across the Danube between Svishtov and Zimnicea . The ferry shortens the road path to and from Turkey to Central and Western Europe by 140 kilometres (87 miles) when compared to

374-658: The season on the bill of fare " of the "numerous restaurants in the town." On 4 March 1977, Svishtov suffered major structural damage in the Vrancea earthquake , including the collapse of three apartment blocks in which over 100 people were killed. Svishtov Cove in Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica is named for the town of Svishtov. The main religion in Svishtov

396-601: The traditional route over the Danube Bridge at Ruse-Giurgiu and allows a time gain of nearly four hours thus avoiding the traffic in and around the city of Bucharest . Svishtov is identified with the Roman colony Novae mentioned by Ptolemy . The emperor Vespasian sent the legion I Italica there 70 AD and Novae served as the legion's base for centuries. Novae served as a base of operations for Roman campaigns against Barbarian tribes including Trajan's Dacian Wars , and

418-426: The various powers of Europe agreed that it was necessary. This Austria -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Ottoman Empire –related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a treaty is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78 Too Many Requests If you report this error to

440-467: Was burned again during the next war between Russia and Ottoman Empire, by the order of General Dibich. Soon everything was restored. Svishtov became the home education and newly founded schools, sponsored by generous donors, citizens of Svishtov who built the first vocational school of trade and the University of Svishtov, Academy of Economics, first secular education school, etc. Svishtov is known as

462-705: Was threatened with invasion by Prussia . Also, the French Revolution had broken out and demanded Austria's urgent attention. Under that pressure, Austria accepted only very meagre gains from the war: only the town of Orsova (modern Orșova ) and several small places ( Cetingrad , Drežnik , Lapac , Srb ) on the Croatian frontier were ceded to the Habsburg Monarchy. This treaty ended the Ottoman–Habsburg wars . Austria did not participate in

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484-789: Was written in French and Turkish.[1] During one of the Russo-Turkish Wars in 19th century, Svishtov has been burnt down to the ground during the retreat of the Russian Army. The city fortress has been destroyed and the population has been forced to leave the city and move across the river Danube. It was done by the order of General Nikolay Kamenskij and executed by General Guillaume Emmanuel Guignard de Saint-Priest. The event has taken place on September 27, 1810 (Sept 14, according to Julian Calendar). Account in regards of that event has been given by Dr. Dimitar Pavlovich in his book "The life of Dimitar Hadzhivasilev", published in 1906 and in

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