Shipka

Shipka is a town in central , part of Kazanlak Municipality, . It lies in the Central Balkan Mountains at 650 metres above sea level, facing the Kazanlak Valley.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Tomb of Seuthes III and Thracian tomb Shushmanets.

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The is located near , .

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The Thracian tomb at Shushmanets is a mound located in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers.

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The , found in , has…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ezeroto and Kran.

Village
is a village in , in , in northern central . is situated 6 km northeast of Shipka.

Town
is a town in central . is situated 7 km southeast of Shipka.

Shipka

Latitude
42.7167° or 42° 43′ north
Longitude
25.3333° or 25° 20′ east
Elevation
692 metres (2,270 feet)
Open location code
8GJ7P88M+M8
Geo­Names ID
6460350
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In Other Languages

“Shipka” goes by many names.
  • Bulgarian: “Шипка”

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