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Delve into Batak in Bulgaria
Batak in the region of Pazardzhit with its 3,917 residents is located in Bulgaria - some 69 mi or ( 111 km ) South-East of Sofia , the country's capital .
Local time in Batak is now 09:53 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Sofia " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: İzmir, Timişoara, Bucharest, Vratsa, and Tsruncha. While being here, you might want to check out İzmir . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Batak ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Rhodopes Bulgaria (100 каба гайди - Сос ма караш майчинко).mpg
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Movie Of Images - Velingrad 09-11.11.2007
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Batak Lake, Bulgaria
The Batak Reservoir is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is the third largest in Bulgaria. It attracts many tourists and fishermen, and the resort Tsigov Chark was built on its shore. The lake is s ..
Batak lake
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Interesting facts about this location
Batak massacre
Batak massacre refers to the massacre of Bulgarians in Batak by Ottoman irregular troops in 1876 at the beginning of the April Uprising. The number of victims ranges from 3,000 to 5,000, depending on the source.
Located at 41.94 24.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Batak Reservoir
The Batak Reservoir is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is the third largest in Bulgaria. It attracts many tourists and fishermen, and the resort Tsigov Chark was built on its shore. The lake is situated just above the historic town of the same name. There is a hydro-electric power plant at Batak, and it is close to Pazardzhik and Plovdiv.
Located at 41.97 24.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tsigov Chark
Tsigov Chark is a ski resort in the western Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. It is located at 900–1000 metres above sea level, and is located 8 kilometres from the town of Batak and 24 kilometres east of Velingrad. The resort is situated near the artificial Batak Reservoir.
Located at 41.96 24.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Snezhanka (cave)
Snezhanka is a show cave in the Rhodope Mountains, some 5 km away from the town of Peshtera, southern Bulgaria. It was discovered in 1961. To reach it requires a half an hour uphill. Some of the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria can be seen inside. The cave is 145 metres long, with a constant annual temperature of 6°C, and was formed by the Novomahlenska River 3.5 million years ago. The cave is rich in stalactites, stalagmites, draperies and sinter lakes.
Located at 42.00 24.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rakitovo
Rakitovo is a town in the Pazardzhik Province, Bulgaria. As of 2005 the population is 8 952. It is located in the northern part of the Rhodopi mountains at 12 km to the east of Velingrad and 7 km to the southwest of the Batak Dam. There is timber industry in the town. People from the region grow crops, lavender, potatoes and barley.
Located at 41.98 24.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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