Monument
Mount Bulgarka

Among the natural beauty of the park " Blue Ridge " , Sliven , towers Balgarka peak . With its 1,181 meters above sea level it is the highest point in the park. Although it is not among the most popular places among tourists from all over the country , Mount Bulgarka provides all conditions to relax in nature.

The origin of the name at the top there are two legends. One of them tells time the legislature Krum. One of the decisive battles of the Bulgarian ruler of the Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus happened in Kotel pass . Khan used a trick to overcome numerous enemy . He commanded at the battlefield to be left possessions and livestock . So vizaniyskata army , which was heavily armed , was delayed further . Krum is crowned with victory, and later Emperor lost his head. While soldiers lining up to be greeted by their leader , Krum noticed that in the ranks are women . He marveled and asked who they are and what they do among his soldiers . Weman said they participated equally in the fighting - has been wearing food, water, weapons and armor . Surprised by their heroism , Krum hold it forever in their participation and call the highest peak in the Eastern Balkan Mountains - "Bulgarian " .

Second legend tells the sad story of a beautiful Bulgarian enslaved lived in Bulgaria . Ottomans have long tried to Turk and when they succeeded opportunity to catch her , started leading her to the field to assimilate it . Proud , amazingly beautiful Bulgarian crumbling tears , sensing the bitter fate. Find an outlet to escape , but was vigilantly guarded . The way he walks , passed through a high peak . Turks decided to relax and untie the girl . In the same minute the girl ran away , climbed on top and jumped into the abyss . Her head was smashed and spilled blood, her body wriggling in agony . The girl chosen to preserve the honor of the family , keeping Bulgarian name. As a token of appreciation for her sacrifice people named top "Bulgarian " .

In the area around Mount Bulgarka has many cultural and natural attractions . Among them are the fortress Vida source Kushbunar , Dryanovska cave Sliven Mineral Baths . Worthy of a visit are the religious sites such as the Cathedral "St. Dimitar "," St. Virgin , "" St. Petka "," St. Sofia "," St. Trinity "and" St. Nicholas " in Sliven, " St. Nicholas " in Zheravna.

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