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Village of Chakaltzi

See it on the map Bulgarian properties in Kardzhali Region - Chakalci

Chakaltzi is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of the municipality of Dzhebel, Kardzhali region.

This village is located 2 km away from the administrative centre of the Dzhebel municipality - the town of Dzhebel, 23 km south from Kardzhali, 12,5 km south-west from Momchilgrad and 264 m away from the capital city Sofia.

Its population is approximately 71 people.

The town is set in a mountainous region, at the foot of the Eastern Rhodopes, at 294 m above sea level. The relief is hilly and the climate is transitional Mediterranean. Mild winter and hot summer. The average winter temperature is about 0 C, the summer one is about 24 C.

The village has a good infrastructure, the main streets are paved. Chakaltzi is electrified and water-supllied. Its closeness to the town of Dzhebel provides Chakaltzi's population with an access to a municipal building, a police station, a post office, several doctors and dentists, a comprehensive school, a professional high school, a community centre, a kindergarten, a church, a mosque, a stadium, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and etc.

Landmarks and tourism

he region of Dzhebel keeps many tracks of the Thracians and the Romans. There are many Thracian sanctuaries, rock tombs, fortresses, etc.
Protected areas are:

Chamluka reserve - this is the smallest reserve in the Eastern Rhodopes. Its square surface is 30 000 sq. m. It is set in the settlement of village of Vodenicharsko (8 km away from town of Dzhebel) and is in close proximity to the natural phenomenon of "Schupenata planina" ('The broken mountain' in English).

Natural site "Kaleto" - rock shapes on area of 22.40 hectares set in the settlement of village of Ustren (10 km away from town of Dzhebel). The medieval fortress of Ustra is located there.

The Medieval fortress of Ustra is one of the most preserved fortresses in the Rhodopes. It is an archeological monument with national significance. The fortress was built during the Middle Ages. It was powered mainly by the Byzantium Empire. Ustra was built in Xth century with the purpose to protect the passing trade road from there. The fortress is an interesting archeological monument set in the picturesque and unique nature.

Source: Mirela
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