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Zvezdel is a village in southern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Momchilgrad, Kardzhali region.
It is located at 17 km south-east of Momchilgrad, about 32 km in the same direction of the regional center Kardzhali, about 76 km south of Haskovo, about 126 km south-east of Plovdiv and about 272 km in the same direction of the capital Sofia city.
The village is situated in the Eastern Rhodopes, in an area with mountainous relief at altitude of about 588 m. The climate is temperate to Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. One of the highest mounts in the Eastern Rhodopes - Stramni rid Mount is situated near the village. The lands around the village are suitable for cultivation, vineyards, orchards and cereals.
Zvezdel is situated on a main road connecting Momchilgrad with Krumovgrad /16 km in the east/ and Ivaylovgrad /73 km in the north-east/. There is regular transport to the heighbouring villages.
Here live approximately 450 people.
Zvezdel is provided with water and electricity and has relatively good infrastructure - partly asphalted and lighted streets. There are a town hall, a mosque a primary school "Nikola Yonkov Vaptsarov", a community center "Aleko Konstantinov", a kindergarten "Happy childhood" and a grocery store here. The nearest health centers are in Momchilgrad.
The medieval fortress Asara, built in XI-XII century is located near the village of Zvezdel. The fort used to serve for the defense of Zvezdel mine where gold ans silver were mined. The most precious finding from the research of the site were the unique medallions - part of the icon, decorated with gold leaf found in the chapel.
At the foot of Stramni rid mount a fair called by the locals Dag bayrama is held each september.
In the area around the village you can also visit the following natural and cultural attractions:
Text: Mirela, http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com, http://momchilgrad.bg/, http://bg.wikipedia.org
Photos: www.panoramio.com, http://www.sabori.bg