Stefan Karadzhovo
Stefan Karadzhovo
Стефан Караджово | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province | Yambol |
| Community | Bolyarovo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47,234 km2 (18,237 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 492 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Post code | 8725 |
| Area code | 04742 |
Stefan Karadzhovo (Bulgarian: Стефан Караджово) is a village in Yambol Province, south Bulgaria.
Geography
Stefan Karadzhovo is located at 40 km from Yambol, 11 km away from Bolyarovo and 65 km from Burgas. The village is situate on the skate of the Strandzha mountain.
History
One of the legends for the village is that it was founded by farmers near to Krastavyat kladenets (mangy well). The old name of the village was Ichme. In 1763 was built the Orthodox church "Uspenie bogorodichno", which is among the oldest churches in Yambol Province.
Cultural and natural attractions
- House of Stefan Karadzha
Personalities
- Stefan Karadzha (1840-1868) - Bulgarian revolutionary
Honours
Stefan Karadzha Peak on Graham Land, Antarctica is named after the village.