Monument
Natural park Vratsa Balkan

"Vrachanski Balkan" is a natural park that covers the majority of the Vratsa mountain massif Lakatnishki rocks. It was named such in 1989 in the records of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Park has been referred to a fifth category " Protected landscapes and parks ."

Vratsa Mountain occupies an intermediate position between the Fore and Main Balkan chain and rises south of Vratsa , Vratsa field with majestic rocky slopes . To the south is the gorge of the Iskar River . For western boundary was adopted Druzhevskata saddle . Long is about 30 km long and 10-15 km wide . The area of the park , extending over an area of ​​28,844 hectares , is rich in animal and plant species. The Red Book of Bulgaria fall 57 vascular plant species found in the park . Of these, 8 species are 'threatened with extinction ', such as scaly leaved heather and lessons . In the park is dominated by oak and beech forests. There are over 180 species of birds, 157 of which are protected by the Biodiversity Act . In May and June the territory of "Vratsa Balkan" can be seen over 170 waterfalls. " Skaklya " is the highest intermittent flowing waterfall in Bulgaria - 141 m within the Nature Park "Vratsa Balkan" are some of the most interesting caves and chasms - 500 . One of the most beautiful in Bulgaria - "Ledenika" cave was declared a natural landmark and tourist attraction of international significance. Because of the unique acoustics of the Great Hall concert venue . The park is natural landmark " Vratsata ." This is a natural rock formation - 400 -meter sheer limestone cliffs - the highest on the Balkan Peninsula. Against village Lyutibrod is natural landmark Ritlite , and near it is the place Rashov dol - historic site associated with the April Uprising. Lakatnishki rocks are another protected area in the park with very Alpine climbing routes . In this area are caves and Razhishkata Dark Hole cave. About 4 km from the village Osenovlag is , the monastery "Virgin Mary" , also known as the Seven Thrones . The monastery offers accommodation. In the district of Vratsa Bistrets is another monastery - " Ivan Deserted " is known by the name Bistreshki monastery. Okolchitsa peak ( 1,048 m ) , which is also within the park , stands a stone cross in memory of the heroism of Hristo Botev and his detachment during the April Uprising. The territory of the park " Vratsa Balkan " marked 16 tourist routes passing through various areas and landmarks . Developed and 8 familiarization route - in every one of them are mounted information boards according to the theme of the route. Information marked trails , cycle routes , guides, places , accommodation tourists can get at the Nature Center " Nature ." Center organizes workshops and seminars , trainings riding , aerial rides motodeltaplaner and others. With its varied topography and proximity to the town of Vratsa and many small settlements in his park " Vratsa Balkan " is one of the favorite places for eco and rural tourism

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