Hotalich and the legend of the white horseman! Hotalich is a medieval fortress town 4 km northwest of the town of Sevlievo. It is located above the gorge of the Rositsa River on a naturally fortified hilly area called Krushevski Bair It arose in the 5th-6th century as a military fortification, and in the 10th century it was restored by the Bulgarian state, There are many legends about Hotalich. The legend of the treasure of Tsar Ivan Shishman Still being searched for. The legend of the Mysterious White Horseman Among the older people from the surrounding villages there is a mystical legend about a ghostly white horseman. It is said that on nights with a full moon, the silhouette of a horseman in medieval armor is visible on the fortress walls and around the tower. According to legend, this is the spirit of the last defender of the fortress, who continues to protect Hotalich from enemies even centuries after his death. Visit Sevlievo and you will have an unforgettable vacation and walk there.