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Bulgaria’s landmarks
Christy Radoslavova
Bulgaria is an ancient country with a millenial history and inconstan
traditions. Located at the crossroads, the country has
been an intersection of many different
civilizations \ which have left their traces in the hills,
fields and cities within Bulgaria, including
language, customs and lifestyle of its residents
today.
Belogradchik RocksBelogradchik Rocks are
unique rock formations located in the western Fore.This natural phenomenon has been sculpting by wind and rain water for 200 million years, turning the shapeless stone into sculptures like mythical creatures, human silhouettes, animals and birds. These colums rise to 200 meters of rock columns, thus forming a natural fortress, which was used in ancient times.
Melnik Pyramids Melnik pyramids are
located at the south-western slopes of Pirin
Mountain. They are beautiful sand formations
that rise statelyabove Melnik. Reach a height of
100 meters. One of the most impressive sculptures
are the natural form of rocks like mushrooms.
Melnik pyramids are the most popular natural deed
in Bulgaria.
Baba Vida Fortress Vidin is a town with
2000 years of history. Cultural monuments here are over 100. One of them
is Baba Vida Fortres, which is a museum. In the castle there are a number of findings and preserved
information about the history of the castle.One of the legends of the city goes
that Count Dracula (the most famous vampire in
the world's history) was in Vidin in the first months of
1462.
ShipkaDuring the Russo-Turkish War
(1877-1878) on Shipka peak was played one of the most decisive battles which determined the victorious outcome of the war
which liberated Bulgaria. Along with the Russian army about 6ooo
Bulgarians took part in the fighting. On the top of Shipka peak stands the Monument to Freedom. The monument is 32 meters high
and 894 steps lead to the top. Above the main entrance a bronze lion stands proudly. On the ground
floor of the monument, a marble sarcophagus holds the bones of the heroes fallen in the battle. On the
remaining 7 floors there is an exposition, which tells of the
heroism of Russian soldiers and Bulgarian volunteers during the five-month defence of Shipka.
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