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The village of Kaklitsa

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Kaklitsa is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Krumovgrad, Kardzhali Region.

It is situated 12 km south of Krumovgrad, 60 km south-east of Kardzhali and approximately 300 in the same direction of the capital Sofia city. The neighbouring village of Zvanarka is situated 8 km in the north-west.

The village is located in an area with mountainous relief at an altitude of about 300 m. The River Krumovitsa passes nearby. It is part of the transitive-Mediterranean climat zone, winters are relatively mild and summers are long and hot.

Here live about 80 people.

The village of Kaklitsa comprises three neighbourhoods - Platnarka, Cheshmata and Shtarbina. Kaklitsa has a relatively good infrastructure - the main streets are paved, there are electricity and watter supply systems, the mobile operators have coverage. Bus transport connects the village with the surrounding villages.

The nearest primary school and kindergarten are in the village of Zvanarka. Secondary school one can find in Krumovgrad. Medical help can be obtained again there - in the town function a general hospital and a health center.

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

Only 16 km in the north-east is located the Rock Tomb - sanctuary, situated near the village of Rogach. The archaeological site is located on the right bank of the River Krumovitsa. The place is known as Guyo (or Kuyo) and is revered by local people as sacred. There are two small deep holes on the cliffs. The holes resemble human steps and are called "The steps of Ali" /a Muslim saint/.

The area Ilia's field is located 44 north-east of Kaklitsa, in the village of Glumovo. A memorial to honour the 40000 Thracian refugees who died there, was built. The memorial consists of a chapel, a monument and a fountain and is used annually as the location of the National Youth Thracian fest - Thracian child's day, held every year on 1st June - the International Day for the Protection of Children.

The Sanctuary of Orpheus near the village of Tatul (about 41 km of Kaklitsa), is also interesting for tourists. The complex is one of the most impressive megalithic monuments in the Bulgarian lands. It comprises an ancient pagan temple and a medieval fortress. The central and highest place is occupied by a tomb hewn in the rock, leading to aformal staircase - a symbolic grave of Orpheus.

At 5 km further north, in the village of Bivolyane, you can visit the sanctuary Harman kaya located in the area with the same name, where you can see the millenuim remains of a Thracian town, as well as the religious complex "Emala baba", built in the period 1362-1402. It is believed to be the lair of Fatima - prophet Mohhamed's daughter. Each year the biggest fair in the region is organised there by the Alevy community.

At 28 km in the north-west, in the village of Zvezdel, in the mountain range "Stramni rid", are located a medieval fortress and a tower dating from the XI-XII century. A unique icon of the XI century was discovered there. Its foundation is made of deer bone and there are precisely crafted medallions with images of saints, with clasps of gold and silver inlays and openwork mounted on it.

Sources: www. krumovgrad.bg , http://www.momchilgrad.bg, www.bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos: www.panoramio.com

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