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The village of Kamenka

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Kamenka is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of the municipality of Krumovgrad, Kardzhali Region.

It is located about 5 km east of Krumovgrad, about 52 km south-east of the town of Kardzhali and approximately 295 km from the capital Sofia city.

Kamenka is located in a mountainous area at an altitude about 250 m. The climat is transitive - Mediterranean, which determines the mild winter and long, hot summer.

The population is about 55 people.

Kamenka has relatively good infrastructure - most of the streets are paved, the village has electricity and water supply systems, all mobile operators have coverage. The village is served by bus transport.

The village of Kamenka is located just one kilometer away from one of the busiest roads in Bulgaria - II 59 Momchilgrad - Krumovgrad - Ivaylovgrad, which is one of Southern Bulgaria’s major thoroughfares.

The village has a functioning kindergarten. The nearest primary school is located in the neighboring village of Guliyka / 4 km in the south-east / and the nearest secondary school is located in the municipal center Krumovgrad. Specialized medical care town can be obtained on the territory of the municipal town as well.

 

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

In the neighboring village of Rogach / 2 km south of Kamenka / is situated the Rock tomb - sanctuary, locatedon a cliff on the right bank of the River Krumovitsa. This archaeological site is revered by locals as sacred as there are the two small holes on the rocks resembling human steps, which are called “The steps of Ali" (a Muslim saint).

A lot of sites of importance for the historical and cultural heritage of the region can be visited in Krumovgrad. In the center of the town one can see the remains of a wall, part of the foundations of a fortified settlement.

The mosque "Seytlyar dzhamisi" is also an interesting site. The mosque was built in 1855 on the foundations of an old wooden mosque from XVI - XVIII century and is believed to be one of the main reasons for the existence of the town and surrounding villages.

A museum collection, including over 2000 exhibits, divided into departments Archaeology, History and Ethnography, is located in a house , declared to be a cultural monument.

The church "St. Ivan Rilski", built in 1934, is also an architectural site.

Source: www. krumovgrad.bg , www.bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos: www.panoramio.com

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