Zhrebchevo Reservoir, Water reservoir in central Bulgaria
The Zhrebchevo Reservoir extends across 25 square kilometers between the Balkan Mountains and the Sredna Gora mountain range at 260 meters elevation.
The construction of the reservoir began in 1959 and reached completion in 1966, submerging three villages including Zhrebchevo, Zapalnya, and Dolno Panicherevo.
The 19th-century Church of St John of Rila, now partially submerged in the reservoir, stands as the final remnant of Zapalnya village.
The reservoir supplies water for irrigation to the northeastern Upper Thracian Plain and generates 32.6 gigawatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually.
During periods of low water levels, visitors can access the semi-submerged church structure, while its original iconostasis remains preserved in nearby churches.
Inception: 1965
Elevation above the sea: 260 m
GPS coordinates: 42.59581,25.92808
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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