Okolchitsa, Mountain summit in Vratsa Province, Bulgaria
Located in western Balkan Mountains, Okolchitsa summit rises to 1048 meters with its concrete monument visible from considerable distances across the region.
The summit marked the location of the final battle of Hristo Botev's revolutionary army against Ottoman forces on June 2, 1876.
A national commemoration service takes place annually on July 2nd at the monument, drawing thousands of visitors including state officials.
The summit features marked hiking trails leading to a 26-meter monument and the Saint George Chapel situated at its foundation.
The monument underwent transformation from a cross to a five-pointed star in 1947, before returning to its original cross design in 1991.
Location: Vratsa Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,048 m
Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria
GPS coordinates: 43.15100,23.58000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:54
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