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One of the most preferential tourist spots in Strandzha Mountain is the region of Petrova Niva.

Petrova Niva is situated 11 km away from the main Bourgas-Malko Turnovo road. You have to use the diversion near Zvezdets village. The road to Petrova Niva winds near a green forest and ends in front of a large meadow.

In 1903, Petrova Niva hosted a meeting of the revolutionary committee of Bulgarians in the Thrace region. The summit took place from June 11 to 13 and 47 people attended. A historic decision to support the Ilinden uprising was taken. This marked the beginning of the Preobrazhensko revolt, the first organized revolutionary activity aiming to bring Strandzha and parts of the Thrace region back to Bulgaria.

A monument was constructed there in the 50s of the past century to honor the memory of all revolutionaries who died in the liberation struggle. Petrova Niva hosts a memorial summit each year on the final Saturday of August.

St. Petka church was constructed there in 2003, once again to commemorate the act of local revolutionaries.

A museum collection has been displayed in the complex to give visitors more information about the uprising. The collection includes photos, documents and artifacts.

Several mountain paths start in the region of Petrova Niva.

The region offers no accommodation opportunities but is suitable for camping. Veleka River is nearby and the area is excellent for spending some time in nature. If you prefer other types of accommodation, Malko Turnovo is nearby. Numerous hotels and villas function there.