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| Kardzhali Province | |
| Capital | Kardzhali |
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| Residents | 163.341 |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 152808   | |
| surface | 3209 km² |
| other value for area on Wikidata: 3216 | |
| Post Code | 6xxx |
| other ZIP code on Wikidata | |
| prefix | 036 |
| no area code on Wikidata: | |
| website | www.kj.government.bg/ |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | |
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The Kardzhali Oblast located in Bulgaria.
background
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Map of Kardzhali (Oblast)
The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean countries, which is not surprising as it is only 35 miles from Greece and Turkey. The landscape consists of mountains and forests of oak and pine trees. The population of Kardzhali consists of 50% Bulgarians and 50% Turks. Both languages are spoken.
places
- 1 Kardzhali
(Кърджали) - The city itself is rather nondescript, but has good shopping opportunities. There are several large supermarkets and also specialty shops, as well as an interesting covered market. Many Greeks also use this, since the city of Komotini is easily accessible from. Food is cheaper here than in the neighboring country. It is interesting as a starting point for sightseeing in the area. In the city it is worth visiting the museum and the city park is also quite nice, especially with children. Close to the city is the Kardzhali dam, through which the Arda is dammed up into a reservoir. - 2 Momchilgrad(Момчилград) -
- 3 Krumovgrad(Крумовград) -
- 4 Ardino(Ардино) -
- 5 Jebel(Джебел (община)) -
getting there
mobility
Having your own vehicle is almost essential if you want to visit the Thracian sanctuaries there as they are quite remote.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Kardzhali Regional Historical Museum (Регионален исторически музей, Кърджали)
- 2 Perperikon (Перперикон).The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon is located in the eastern Rhodope Mountains, about 15 km northeast of Kardzhali on a 470 m high rocky hill, which is considered a sacred place. The village of Gorna Krepost ("Upper Fortress") is at the foot of the hill and the gold-bearing Perpereshka River flows nearby. Perperikon is the largest megalithic ensemble in the Balkans. It is believed that the famous Temple of Dionysius was located at this point.
- 3 Tatul (Татул).The Thracian Sanctuary is one of the most imposing megalithic monuments discovered on Bulgarian territory. The sanctuary is a massive rock structure and its top is a truncated pyramid. The complex consists of two sarcophagi, a rectangular bed for the main altar and a three meter deep well. It dates from the end of the 5th and the beginning of the 4th century BC.
- 4 The uterine cavity (Утробата).The vagina cave (cult complex "Utroba cave" Тракийско светилище Пещера Утроба) is located near the village of Ilinica. The Thracian cult cave for fertility rites is shaped like the opening of a vagina and is 22 m deep and 2.5 m wide. Water is constantly seeping from the damp walls. At the end of the cave a carved altar (1.3 m high) symbolizes the uterus itself. At noon, when the sun reaches its highest point, the sunlight seeps into the cave through an opening in the ceiling and projects a clearly recognizable representation of a phallus on the ground. As the sun progresses and the light falls through the interior of the cave, the phallus becomes longer and then extends almost to the altar. Only during the months of the year when the sun is lowest on the horizon does the phallus become long enough to reach the altar and symbolically fertilize the womb. From Kardzhali you drive to the village of Dazhdovnitsa and about 11 km further to a sign indicating the beginning of the path to "The Womb". The hiking trail initially leads steeply uphill to a level ridge, where the first pavilion is located for relaxation before the actual ascent. A steep, winding path to walk for 15-20 minutes takes you to the second pavilion. On the already horizontal path you reach the third pavilion in front of the cave, which is much larger with tables and a barbecue. Today, childless couples often visit the uterine cavity in the hope of having a long-awaited child through the magic of the place of worship. A few kilometers from the path to the cave there are several hotels in the village of Glavatartsi and Dazhdovnitsa.
- 5 Fotinovo turtles (Скално-култов комплекс Костенурките).Turtle-like reliefs cut into the rocks by an ancient culture. The largest is 7 x 5 m.
- 6 Stone mushrooms (Каменни гъби (Бели пласт))
- 7 Nochevo sanctuary (Скално-култов комплекс Ночево)
- 8 Ustra castle ruins (Устра).The walk to the fort is long and a bit difficult, but the reward of being on top is one of the most incredible sights in the whole country.
- 9 Stone bridge Dyavolski most (Дяволски мост).Wild and romantic place. The old, very beautiful stone bridge is well preserved. The driveway is narrow with not enough parking spaces.
activities
- hike in the Rhodope Mountains
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literature
Web links
http://www.kj.government.bg/ - Kardzhali Oblast official website
