The St.Nikolas church is the oldest in the town. It was built at the turn of the 16 th century and burnt down in 1800. The church was rebuilt in 1804. The legend has it that the church had a number of ancient manuscripts written on parchment.
The "Assumption" church is next to the St. Nicholas one. The Virgin Birth church is situated in the central part.
In the Museum of the Renaissance there is an icon collection and a number of precious pieces of Bulgarian religious painting in Elena.
In the outskirts of Elena are situated the Kapinovski monastery and the Plakovski monastery.
Hiking fans will be surprised by a number of a picturesque tourist itineraries and eco-paths in the Elena Balkan. Adventures are given the opportunity of mountaineering in the open air or in a hall.
Fishing fans have the special chance of fishing in crystal-clear rivers and Iovkovtzi Dam in the region of the villages of Miikovtci, Hanevtzi , Balutsi and Valchovtzi. They can stay overnight in a tent on the bank of the river where are special camping sites with barbecues.
You can witness the preparing of lamb-cheverme and taste the delicious food.
Those who favour skiing have the opportunity of climbing the Chumerna peak. There are ski-tracks and rope-lines.
The population of Elena is making its living by stock-breeding, vine and fruit growing. There is a hardly a house where it won’t offer home-made wine or plum brandy.
Children are paid particular attention here. They can attend specialized courses for mountain-guides and mountain-rescuers. Laughter and games accompany most naturally the excursions, the overcoming of difficulties, the competitions and bonfires, the fruit and herb gathering. The children take part in constructing and making eco-paths or in building-up small wooden bridges and rope-line. As for the family bicycle-ridings or the nights in tents under the star-studded sky, these are an unforgettable experience for the entire family