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Village of Shiroko pole

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Shiroko pole is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of Kardzhali Municipality, Kardzhali Region.

It is 10 km east from town of Kardzhali, 23 km north from town of Momchilgrad, 87 km west from town of Svilengrad, 238 km south-west from town of Burgas and 251 km south-east from city of Sofia. The village is set on the railway line Haskovo-Podkova.

The population is approximately 750 people.

The village spreads out the Eastern Rhodopes, along Arda River and Studen kladenets Dam. It is at 465 m above the sea level under 'Monyak' medieval fortress.

The village is provided with electricity, water and communication equipment. There is a town-hall, a post office, an elementary school, a kindergarten, a community centre, a mosque, a dentist and commercial areas. The nearest hospitals are in the municipal and regional town of Kardzhali.

Most of the population is occupied in agriculture - vegetables and fruit trees, and the traditional for this area - tobacco and potatoes.

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

One of the biggest and high situated fortresses in the Rhodopes Mountain - 'Monyak' medieval fortress, is located above the village. Military garrison was located here, and the inhabitants along Arda River used to find shelter here during military actions. Marked path from Kardzhali exit (in Haskovo direction) leads to the fortress. The site is convenient for tourism.

Another natural landmark in the village is Karangila cave. It is with several entrances which are connected in between. Inside the cave were found ceramic fragments - proof that the cave was inhabited in the Antiquity.

Studen kladenets Dam is perhaps the most picturesque artificial lake in the Rhodopes. It is the second one (after Kardzhali Dam) along Arda River. It starts right after the town. The water of Studen kladenets Dam is used for fish breeding and water sports (rowing, water wheels).

Village of Shiroko pole is located 13 km away of the rock Thracian palace of 'Perperikon'. The archaeological complex consists of large megalithic sanctuary, holy town and fortress.

Internet sources: http://www.kardzhali-tourism.info
Pictures:  www.panoramio.com

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