Shipka, Mountain summit in Kazanlak Municipality, Bulgaria.
The Shipka summit rises to 1329 meters above sea level in the Balkan Mountains, offering views across northern and southern Bulgaria.
The mountain peak became a strategic location during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, where Russian and Bulgarian forces defended against Ottoman troops.
The Monument of Freedom at the summit contains a marble sarcophagus with remains of soldiers and displays military artifacts across multiple floors.
Visitors can reach the summit through a 15-kilometer ascending path from Gabrovo, gaining 720 meters in elevation during the journey.
The monument features a bronze lion measuring 8 meters in length and 4 meters in height positioned above the entrance of the truncated pyramid structure.
Location: Kazanlak
Elevation above the sea: 1,329 m
GPS coordinates: 42.74833,25.32194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:27
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