Uzana (Bulgaria)
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| Uzana Winter Resort | |
|---|---|
 Uzana mountain chalet is a budget accommodation at the resort | |
| Location | Balkan mountains |
| Nearest major city | Gabrovo |
| Top elevation | 4,429. ft / 1,350 m |
| Base elevation | 4,000 ft / 1,220 m |
| Skiable area | 800 acres (3.2 km2) |
| Snowfall | 200 inches / 508 cm |
| Website | Homepage |
Uzana (Bulgarian: Узана) is a winter resort in Bulgaria. It is located at the foot of Ispolin peak at 1,420 m above sea level, near the Bulgarka Nature Park in the Balkan Mountains.[1] It consists of large meadows surrounded by forest. The altitude varies from 1,220 to 1,350 m. The longest run is 4,265 ft /1,300 m. The nearest big city is Gabrovo, some 22 km away. Uzana is also the geographic center of Bulgaria.[2] The resort with its 15 hotels provides tourism opportunities throughout the year.
The surrounding sites of Uzana are suitable for spaleology, skiing,[1] and rock climbing. There are possibilities for cultural tourism in the region. In the nearby open-air ethnographic museum Etara people can learn more about Bulgarian crafts. The Sokolski Monastery is situated a few kilometers away from Uzana.[1]
Tourism in the Uzana region started in 1937 when the first chalet also named Uzana was built on the southern side of the meadow.
Uzana is a home of rare floral species included in the Red Book of Endangered Species.[1]
It is the starting position of many mountain routes as well as the summits Shipka and Buzludja.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Ski in Uzana". skiuzana.com. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ Kay, Annie (2008). Bulgaria. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 157. ISBN 9781841621555. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
See also
- Bulgarka Nature Park
- Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
- Gabrovo
- Shipka Memorial
- Shipka Pass
- Central Balkan National Park