http://www.bulgariainside.com/ Articles from category: Kalofer from bulgariainside.com http://www.bulgariainside.eu/en/articles/Kalofer/382/index.html <img src="http://www.bulgariainside.eu/images/galleries/th_126x95/e61c7a7f6176abbc975f5a065ad0a30f.jpeg" height="95" width="126" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="0" align="left" > The relatively small town of Kalofer is situated on the mountain slopes below Botev peak. It acts as an entry point of Central Balkan National Park. Kalofer is located 136 km away from Sofia and 55 km away from Plovdiv. The surrounding nature attracts many lovers of eco tourism and the town itself is a starting point of many mountain routes. Little is known of the town&rsquo;s history. It was founded in the 16th century. According to a legend, a Bulgarian revolutionary leader named Kalifer and his band attacked passing Ottoman caravans. To deal with the issue, the sultan allowed revolutionaries to settle in the region, who on the other hand promised to stop the assaults. During the revival period, Kalofer turned into a cultural and craftsmen center. The wealth of local merchants and craftsmen gave the town the name Altun Kalofer or the golden Kalofer. The... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:50:00 +0200