For a reason or not, Mother Nature manages to create shapes that look like they were sculpted with a brush. Rock formations are such a work of natural art. In this article, we have selected for you the most impressive rock sights in Bulgaria, which will excite your imagination and leave a lasting impression on your mind...
1. The stone wedding
For millions of years, a wedding continues to take place, very close to a city Kurdzhali - The stone wedding. The rocks here have created formations reminiscent of human figures - a crowd of people. Local legend says that a young man from the nearby village of Zimzelen married a wonderful beauty. Passing by, however, her veil was uncovered, her beauty exposed to the father of the bridegroom, and indecent thoughts passed through his mind. Immediately afterwards, the man was stoned to death, along with the young bride and everyone in the wedding procession, except the groom. The young man, left alone, asked nature to be petrified as well, and left behind a "sea of tears" that can still be seen today in the puddle next to his figure.
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2. The Madar horseman
The Madar horseman is one of a kind - the only medieval rock relief in Europe, which automatically places it on the list of UNESCO. The bas-relief was carved on rocks in the village of Madara, Shumensko. One of the widespread legends states that this masterpiece of art is a collective image of the great Bulgarian rulers. Around the attraction there are ancient Greek inscriptions telling about the successes of the Krum, Tervel and Omurtag Khans. To this day, the success of this rock venture remains a mystery given the fact that the rock surface here is particularly sensitive to erosion processes.
3. Stone mushrooms
We return again to Kardzhali, where it seems that nature has handled the rocks in the most tangible way. 19km from the city are located the so-called rock mushrooms. The rock forms are one to one with the mushrooms we know. The various minerals that make up the rocks have colored their stumps pink and their caps green. Like most rock formations, Stone Mushrooms were formed as a result of volcanic activity.
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4. The lion's head
This is a little known but extremely impressive work of rock magic. Lion's Head is part of the Ropotamo Reserve and is located between the seaside towns of Sozopol and Primorsko. Seen from the side, and above all, its silhouette resembles the image of a lion. Local stories claim that the lion's head guards a golden treasure. Unfortunately, you would have a hard time reaching it, but you can see it clearly enough and only from the road to the sea!
5. The wonderful bridges
The wonderful bridges of the no less wonderful Rhodopes, find their place in today's article as well! The miraculous bridges originate from a cave whose vault collapsed, possibly as a result of earthquakes. This place is beyond magical and will make you feel truly "nothing" in front of the scope and beauty of the entire nature - bridges "built" by the power of nature, pine forests that seem endless, and the wonderful voices of various birds!
