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The village of Zheleznik

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

Zheleznik is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali region.

In Bulgaria there is one more village with the same name - in the municipality of Karnobat, Burgas Region. Besides, Zheleznik is also the name of one of the quarters in Stara Zagora.

Zheleznik is located 3 km south-west of the village of Chernoochene, 16 km north of Kardzhali, 34 km south-west of Haskovo and approximately 230 km south-east of the capital Sofia city.

The village of Zheleznik spreads in the Eastern Rhodopes, at an altitude of about 350 m. The relief is mountainous and the climate characterizes with warm summer and cold winter. There is regular bus transport to the neighbouring villages.

The population is approximately 220 people.

The village's infrastructure is settled with partly asphalted and lighted streets. There are water and electricity supply systems. Zheleznik comprises a mayor viceroyalty, a mosque and a yoghurt production plant. The nearest health centers and schools, kindergartens, police department and post office are in Chernoochene.

TOURISM

In the village of Pchelarovo /6 km in the north-east/ you can visit a few sites:

The church of St. Paraskeva, known among local people as "St. Petka". It features an original bell tower with six-wall dome with cross over round columns. Near the church is the old monastery school. In close proximity is the big fountain with a small chapel in front of it. The church is operational and is announced to be a monument of culture.

The medieval fortress in Gradishteto area located near the road leading to Haskovo. The fortress is a local monument of culture as well. It is easily accessible and is a pleasant place to visit.

An ethnographic museum with a bit collection - local costumes, tools, etc.

Those who like fishing can take advantage of Pchelarovo and Petelovo Dams located close to the village of Pchelarovo as well as of Daskalovo 1 Dam and Daskalovo 2 Dam near the village of Daskalovo /11 km in the north-west/.

The natural phenomenon Stone mushrooms is located about 15 km north-east of the village, near the village of Beli plast. The local people call it Mantarkaya. The rock formations resembling mushrooms are product of rhyolitic volcano tuffs. The area was declared natural landmark in 1974.

Sources: Mirela, www.wikipedia.org, http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos: http://www.panoramio.com, www.wikipedia.org

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