The town of Godech lies at a distance of 58 km northwest of Sofia. The town is the municipal centre of 19 settlements. The town of Godech has a population of about 5 000 inhabitants. The town specializes in the manufacture of elecro-technical appliances and fish-farming. The town is situated in the valley of the Nishava River which springs from the Malak Kom peak in the Western Stara Planina Mountains.

Tourist sights

The "St. Nikolay Mirotvorski" Monastery at the village of Malo Malovo is located at a distance of 12 km from the town. Here are preserved mural paintings from XVI c.

The Razboishki Monastery "Vavedenie Bogorodichno" /Holy Annunciation/ is among the few reserved ancient monuments in the Godech region. The monastery is among the most famous and highly cherished monasteries in Bulgaria. The main church of the monastery is built high in the rocks above the monastery. For the ancient traditions of the monastery speak the remains of mural paintings along the western façade of the church.