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The village of Zvezdelina

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

It is located 11 km east of the town of Kardzhali, 23 km north-east of the town of Momchilgrad, 56 km south of Haskovo and 252 km south-east of the city of Sofia.

The village is situated in the Eastern Rhodopes, along Arda River near Studen kladenets Dam. Its altitude is about 446 m.

The population is approximately 400 people. 

Regular bus and railroad transport connects Zvezdelina to the surrounding villages. The village is located on the line Dimitrovgrad - Kardzhali.

The village is provided with electricity and water and has relatively well-developed infrastructure. There are a guest house, a mosque and a grocery store here. The nearest post office, elementary school, kindergarten, community centre and dentist are in the village of Shiroko pole /4 km in the south-west/. The nearest hospitals are in Kardzhali.

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

In the areas of the villages of Zvezdelina and Visoka polyana is situated the protected area Sredna Arda. It was declared protected in order to preserve rare and endangered spieces of plants and animals as well as remarkable landshaft. The protected area is part of the Important Bird Area (IBA) "Studen kladenets" which has a global nature significance.

The traditional fair of the village is held every first saturday of May.

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 near the village is Karangila cave. It has 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. Its waters are suitable for fish breeding and water sports (rowing, water wheels).

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

Sources: Mirela, http://www.kardzhali-tourism.infohttp://www.newthraciangold.eu
Photos:  www.panoramio.com

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