Hadzhi Dimitar Peak, Mountain summit in Central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria

Hadzhi Dimitar is a summit in the Central Balkan Mountains near Kazanlak, now 1,432 metres high after TNT blasting in 1974 lowered it by 9 metres. Its summit is limestone and granite, with grassy slopes and beech forests on the foothills. On top stand a tall grey rectangular tower with a five-pointed star and a low saucer-shaped building with a domed top.

A battle took place here in August 1868 between Bulgarian insurgents led by Hadzhi Dimitar and Ottoman troops. The fighters attempted to hold their position against superior forces during the movement for independence.

The peak's name comes from the Turkish word buzluca, meaning 'kind of icy'. Since 1942 the official name has been Hadzhi Dimitar, after the voivode who died here, yet the old name Buzludzha is still the one most people use. Each 18 July, history enthusiasts stage a re-enactment of the 1868 battle on the slopes.

Two access roads lead from Shipka Pass to the summit, with the route from Kazanlak offering better driving conditions. The path east of the pass is easier for most visitors to navigate and suits a trip without special equipment.

Explosive work with TNT in 1974 lowered the summit by 9 meters to create a level surface for the monument. The original rock formation was completely altered so the memorial could be built on this spot.