Astronomical observatory and thracian megalithic sanctuary Begliktash - photos
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The megalithic blocks are made of a volcanic rock called tufa, likely formed during the eruption of a prehistoric volcano many millions of years ago. These include the Sacrificial Altar Bed, Throne, Menhir, Star Cluster Pleiades, Footstep of the Goddess-Mother, Sacred Landing, Moonstone, Sundial, Apostolstash, Labyrinth, Stone Crevice.
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Photos of nearby places
Dragon House dolmen (Zmeyova Kashta) (5 photos) 1.42 km away
The dolmen Zmeyova Kashta (Dragon's House) is located very close to the asphalt road, near the Begliktash parking area, at the beginning of the trail to the Thracian fortress Ranuli. It is a small rectangular structure made of large stone blocks.
Underwater seal cave - Primorsko (6 photos) 2.11 km away
The Underwater Seal Cave is part of the underwater park located north of Primorsko. It is situated northeast from Crocodile Rock, also known as Big Crocodile Island.
Crocodile Rock - Primorsko (22 photos) 2.4 km away
North of Primorsko, along the rocky coastline of the Black Sea, there are stunning cliffs and several rocky outcrops emerging from the water. Due to their unique shapes, these formations have been whimsically named Crocodile Rocks.
Saint Nicholas (Sveti Nikolai) underwater chapel - Primorsko (6 photos) 2.53 km away
The Saint Nicholas (Sveti Nikolai) underwater chapel is located southwest of Crocodile Rock, behind Little Crocodile Island, at a depth of 6 meters. The chapel was installed on June 1st, 2013.
The home of the mermaid - Primorsko (6 photos) 2.56 km away
A human-sized mermaid statue, weighing 800 kg, is lying on the seabed. It is located near the Small Crocodile Islet, south of the underwater chapel, at a depth of 12 meters next to a vertical cliff.
Thracian Fortress Ranuli (Valchan's fortress) and the Lion's Head Rock (40 photos) 2.69 km away
On Copper Ridge (Meden Rid), overlooking the Ropotamo River, the Thracian miner tribe Skirmiani constructed a fortress. During the first and second millennia BC, they arranged large megalithic stones to build walls and structures.
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Videos of nearby places
Pobiti Kamani (Stone Forest) - Slanchevo 102.08 km away
The Stone Forest of Bulgaria is located 18 km west of Varna, at the foothills of the Eastern Balkan Mountains. Its Bulgarian name, Pobiti Kamani, translates to planted stones, and it is referred to in English as the Stone Desert or Stone Forest.
Buzludzha monument - Kazanluk 200.11 km away
Buzludzha is a historically significant mountain located in the Central Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria. At its summit, at an altitude of 1432 meters above sea level, there is an abandoned monument.
Kamenni Gabi (Stone Mushrooms) - Beli Plast 201.45 km away
The Stone Mushrooms (Kamenni Gabi) nature reserve in Bulgaria is situated east of the village of Beli Plast, along the road that connects Kardzhali to Haskovo. Spanning an area of 3 hectares, the reserve is home to several mushroom-shaped rock formations.
Cherven, a medieval fortified town - Bulgaria 203.54 km away
Located about 30 km south of the city of Ruse in Bulgaria, the Cherven medieval fortress can be found in the Rusenski Lom Nature Park. Originally a Byzantine fortification from the 6th century, it reached the height of its development in the 14th century.
Kaya Bunar (Hotnishki Vodopadi, Hotnitsa Waterfall) - Hotnitsa 206.05 km away
The Kaya Bunar Waterfall (Hotnishki Vodopadi) is located 20 km from the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. The waterfall is 30 meters high, and there are several smaller cascades above it.
Other places
Neviastata ecopath and iron path Smolyan 266.55 km away
The Neviastata eco-trail is located in Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, between Smolyan and Pamporovo. Here, you will find a small, paid adventure park.
The Neviastata eco-trail is located in Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, between Smolyan and Pamporovo. Here, you will find a small, paid adventure park.
Saeva Dupka cave Brestnitsa 303.92 km away
The Saeva Dupka Cave is located 2 km south of the village of Brestnitsa. In its five chambers and 400 meters of passageways, you can see the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria.
The Saeva Dupka Cave is located 2 km south of the village of Brestnitsa. In its five chambers and 400 meters of passageways, you can see the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria.
Canyon of Waterfalls Smolyan 271.49 km away
The eco-trail known as the Canyon of Waterfalls is located in Bulgaria, within the Rhodope Mountains and the Soskovcheto Nature Reserve. It begins at the edge of the Sredoka suburb of the city of Smolyan.
The eco-trail known as the Canyon of Waterfalls is located in Bulgaria, within the Rhodope Mountains and the Soskovcheto Nature Reserve. It begins at the edge of the Sredoka suburb of the city of Smolyan.
Prohodna cave (The Eyes of God) Karlukovo 316.46 km away
The cave nicknamed The Eyes of God is located in Bulgaria, in the Iskar Gorge, on one of the largest karst areas in Bulgaria, 2 km from the town of Karlukovo. It is essentially a 262-meter-long natural stone bridge, with a large (45 m high) and a small (35 m high) entrance.
The cave nicknamed The Eyes of God is located in Bulgaria, in the Iskar Gorge, on one of the largest karst areas in Bulgaria, 2 km from the town of Karlukovo. It is essentially a 262-meter-long natural stone bridge, with a large (45 m high) and a small (35 m high) entrance.
Suchurum waterfall Karlovo 245.53 km away
The 15-meter-high Suchurum Waterfall is located at the foot of the Stara Planina mountain range, 1 km north of the town of Karlovo in Bulgaria. It is situated below the Karlovo hydroelectric power plant, on the waters of the Stara Reka stream.
The 15-meter-high Suchurum Waterfall is located at the foot of the Stara Planina mountain range, 1 km north of the town of Karlovo in Bulgaria. It is situated below the Karlovo hydroelectric power plant, on the waters of the Stara Reka stream.
Planned destinations
Listi bay and wild beach Sinemorets 36.15 km away
The Listi Beach is located between Lipite Beach and Silistar Beach. Historically, pirates had their hideouts along these shores.
The Listi Beach is located between Lipite Beach and Silistar Beach. Historically, pirates had their hideouts along these shores.
Fox Ears Beach (Plazh Lisichi ushi) Sinemorets 36.7 km away
Stone Beach (Kamenniat plazh) Sinemorets 37.67 km away
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