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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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.
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.
Drivers (Alepu) beach between Duni and Arkutino (6 photos) 6.57 km away
Drivers or Chauffeurs Beach, also known as Alepu Beach or Dunes, is one of the most renowned and scenic wild beaches along the South Black Sea coast. Located between Duni Resort to the north and Cape Humata to the south, the beach stretches nearly 3 kilometers in length and reaches a width of up to 70 meters.
Cape Agalina - Sozopol (24 photos) 8.29 km away
Agalina Cape is located on Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast, south of Sozopol, Smokinya Beach, and Kavacite Beach. Its name, Agalina, comes from the Greek word agalia, which means embrace.
Art Complex Anel Sozopol - Budjaka Peninsula (6 photos) 10.51 km away
Art Complex Anel is located on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast near Sozopol, on the Budjaka Peninsula. It is the world's only hotel-art-museum complex, featuring a natural lagoon and stunning architecture.
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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
Dyavolski Most (Devil's Bridge) Ardino 232.4 km away
The Devil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most, in Turkish Sheytan Kyupriya) is located in the gorge of the Arda River, just north of the town of Ardino in Bulgaria. It was constructed in the early 16th century, between 1515 and 1518, by an architect named Dimitar, on the remains of an earlier Roman bridge.
The Devil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most, in Turkish Sheytan Kyupriya) is located in the gorge of the Arda River, just north of the town of Ardino in Bulgaria. It was constructed in the early 16th century, between 1515 and 1518, by an architect named Dimitar, on the remains of an earlier Roman bridge.
Poenari citadel Arges valley 421.29 km away
The Poenari citadel is located on the southern slope of the Fagaras Mountains, on the western side of the Transfagaras road, in the Arges Valley, about 4 km from the Vidraru Lake dam. Along a steep incline, a concrete staircase leads up to the castle, which is built atop a mountain.
The Poenari citadel is located on the southern slope of the Fagaras Mountains, on the western side of the Transfagaras road, in the Arges Valley, about 4 km from the Vidraru Lake dam. Along a steep incline, a concrete staircase leads up to the castle, which is built atop a mountain.
Babsko Praskalo waterfall Tazha 227.03 km away
In the Central Balkans National Park, there are many rivers that cascade down spectacular waterfalls, which the locals call praskalo. One of the smallest waterfalls in the area is Babsko Praskalo, which stands at only 54 meters high.
In the Central Balkans National Park, there are many rivers that cascade down spectacular waterfalls, which the locals call praskalo. One of the smallest waterfalls in the area is Babsko Praskalo, which stands at only 54 meters high.
The Devil's Iron Path Aussois, Savoy, Rhône Alps 1714.03 km away
The Devil's Iron Path (Via ferrata du Diable) is a multi-part via ferrata, located above a spectacular waterfall (Cascade du Nant), in a gorge, below the Victor-Emmanuel fort. For me, this climbing route presented the greatest challenge so far (2015).
The Devil's Iron Path (Via ferrata du Diable) is a multi-part via ferrata, located above a spectacular waterfall (Cascade du Nant), in a gorge, below the Victor-Emmanuel fort. For me, this climbing route presented the greatest challenge so far (2015).
Doabra Stones Brezoi, Lotru Mountains 440.73 km away
The DN7A road branches off west from the Olt Valley, from the main road between Sibiu and Ramnicu Valcea, leading towards Voineasa and Lake Vidra. The first settlement is a small town, Brezoi, which is located at the confluence of the Lotru and Olt rivers.
The DN7A road branches off west from the Olt Valley, from the main road between Sibiu and Ramnicu Valcea, leading towards Voineasa and Lake Vidra. The first settlement is a small town, Brezoi, which is located at the confluence of the Lotru and Olt rivers.
Planned hiking destinations
Thracian stone sharapani (Grape processing containers) Nochevo 216.8 km away
Sharapani is a traditional stone container used by ancient Thracians for processing grapes in wine production. Two well-preserved sharapani containers are located about 200 meters apart.
Sharapani is a traditional stone container used by ancient Thracians for processing grapes in wine production. Two well-preserved sharapani containers are located about 200 meters apart.
Kodzha in (Golyamata Peshtera, Big Cave) Nochevo 217.09 km away
Kamennata pateka (The Stone Path) Nochevo 217.26 km away
Parmak Kaya (Finger Rock) Nochevo, Panichkovo 219.96 km away
Between the villages of Nochevo and Panichkovo in Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali Province, lies Parmak Kaya. The site features ancient carvings and rock formations within an old pine forest.
Between the villages of Nochevo and Panichkovo in Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali Province, lies Parmak Kaya. The site features ancient carvings and rock formations within an old pine forest.
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