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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