Yasna Polyana, reservoir
Yasna Polyana is a reservoir in Bulgaria built to supply water for irrigation and local towns. The water fills the basin from a natural spring source and serves surrounding villages and farms, while the landscape includes forests and wetlands with areas like Tolstoytska Livada and Lesopark for visitors.
The reservoir was built to ensure water supply and irrigation for the region. The area has a long history connected to how water has been used and managed, with local people learning to live alongside these resources while respecting the wetlands over time.
The local community actively maintains and protects the area around this reservoir. Visitors walk along paths through forests and wetlands, observing birds and learning about local plant life in a setting that reflects how people here value their natural surroundings.
The area is designed to be accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities, with well-built paths through forests and wetlands. An eco-path connects the site and makes it easy to explore the region's natural features along organized routes.
The wetland is called Djavolsko blato locally, meaning devil's swamp, and has a mysterious appearance especially when fog covers the reed beds in early morning. This quality makes it a memorable spot for nature watchers and walkers exploring the area.
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