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Gradishte is a village in North-eastern Bulgaria. Located in the municipality of Shumen, Shumen District. It is about 15 km north-west of Shumen, 27 km from North-east of Targovishte.
The village is situated on the northern slopes of the Shoumen Plateau. About 1 km north of the village flows a river Pakusha. The climate is temperate.
Approximate number is 1000.
Developed sectors are livestock, agriculture, herb - gathering, bee - keeping and weaving.
Investment opportunities - the village has adequate facilities for development of small and medium business. Opportunity for rural and eco tourism.
The village has a school, kindergarten and community center.
The territory of the village has a GP and dentist.
The area is suitable for practising various types of alternative tourism. Interesting sites are the small canyon in the area of Byala voda, Carkveto - site similar to Aladja Monastery near Varna, with interesting rock formations with cut wooden stairs, dry lake in the area of Propadnalata voda (forest Kodja kuru), Punardzhik - site with remains of Thracian and Proto - Bulgarian settlements.
Source: http://www.shumen.bg/
Photos: http://www.panoramio.com/