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Mousala Peak
The peak of Mousala is the highest point of Rila Mountain and of Bulgaria as well. In fact, this is the highest point on the Balkan peninsula with its 2925 m. Olympus, Mousala’s rival in Greece, is only a few meters shorter. According to a joke, Greeks could not take the thought that Mousala was higher than Olympus. One night, they piled tons of stones on the peak, yet it remained lower. Mousala’s name is connected to the Ottoman presence. The word means way to god or god’s mountain. According to both translations, the...
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Destination of the month: Stara Planina
Stara Planina is a European Mountain chain located on the Balkan peninsula. It stretches from eastern Serbia to the Black Sea coast. Most of the mountain is located on the territory of Bulgaria. Stara Planina separates the country in two parts - northern and southern. Stara Planina's highest peak is Botev with its 2376 m. The mountain offers diverse tourism opportunities. It features numerous preserves, protected areas and nature landmarks. read more
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