Hotel Razlog

January 25th, 2009 by georgi

The town of Razlog is the administrative, but also historically established cultural and economic center of the municipality Razlog. Its architecture presents a delightful combination of the National Revival Period. Interesting short walks can be undertaken from the town to the natural and historical sites as the protected area of Kroushe and Iztoka, the localities of Kalyata and Betalovoto in Pirin mountain and Stolovatets, Katarino and Perivol in Rila mountain.
The hotel is situated not far from the center of the town.

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Kleptouza

September 1st, 2008 by michelle

Bulgaria’s biggest carst spring pumps out 1200 liters of cold mineral water each second. Its name is Kleptouza and the spring is situated in the town of Velingrad.

Much of the spring’s water is used as tap water in Velingrad. The rest enters two lakes that empty into Maritsa and Chepinksa rivers.

The first lake was constructed in 1933 using municipal funding. Pine forests in the surrounding region have become a favorite walk and leisure time place. A restaurant was set up, as well.

Since April 2008, the park and the lakes became state property and have ever since been placed under the management of Velingrad municipality.

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Zlatograd

July 28th, 2008 by admin

Zlatograd is a town in Bulgaria, 60 km from Smolyan. It is located in a valley between the eastern and central massif of the Rhodope Mountains. The Greek  border lies just 5 km away from the town.

Zlatograd municipality has common borders with the municipalities of Kirkovo and Dzhebel (to the east), Nedelino (to the north), Madan and Rudozem (to the west) and with the Republic of Greece (to the south) – on the borderline between Bulgaria and Greece).

The traditional Zlatograd houses impress not only with their whiteness and round chimneys, but also with the genuine combination of architectural elements.

Zlatograd ethnic and cultural aerial has been inhabited for millenniums. The town itself boasts many centuries of history. Numerous archeological finds and cultural monuments are there to support this: pagan sanctuaries, acropolis, tombs, Christian and Muslim places of cult – all these wrapped in the romantic spell of folklore sagas and traditions.

The territory of the municipality is crossed by Varbitza River and its tributaries Nedelinska and Kushlenska rivers. There is a dam lake called “Zlatograd” and a micro dam lake called “Hasidere” in the area.

There is a tailings pond called “Erma Reka” which is 8 km away from the town of Zlatograd and 5 km away from the village of Erma reka. The municipality is rich in underground resources. In the surroundings of Erma Reka there is a geothermal deposit of hot mineral water.

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Tervel

July 28th, 2008 by admin

The town of Tervel is located in northeastern Bulgaria, in Dobrich District. It is at a distance of 45 km to Dobrich and 50 km to the town of Silistra.
The Municipality of Tervel borders the Municipalities of Silistra and Shumen. The fortune of the Municipality is the fertile land of Dobrudzha plain. The territory of the Municipality is ecologically clean, with crystal clean water and air. Near the town there are many natural forests.
These are some of the natural sights and monuments of culture in the area:
The Kaleto historical locality near Balik village; the rock dwelling Sandak Peshtera; The century-old trees: The Old Oak – over 300 years old and 6 Sequoia Gigantea trees of age over 45 years.

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