Bozhurtsi

Bozhurtsi
Village
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Country Bulgaria
ProvinceKardzhali Province
MunicipalityChernoochene
Area
 • Total2.106 km2 (0.813 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total258
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Bozhurtsi (Bulgarian: Божурци [boˈʒurt͡si]) is a village in Chernoochene Municipality, in Kardzhali Province, in southern-central Bulgaria.[1] It covers an area of 2.106 square kilometres and as of 2007 it had a population of 258 people.[1]

Landmarks

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The Kardzhali Dam, located nearby and is a popular place for summer activities like swimming, water sports, and fishing.

Another important site is the Perperikon complex. This medieval site, located 19km South East, is thought to have been a sanctuary for the god Dionysus, and is included in Bulgaria's top 100 tourist spots.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bozhurtsi/Bojurtsi". Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 12 June 2012.

41°46′N 25°21′E / 41.767°N 25.350°E / 41.767; 25.350