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Shipka (Bulgarian: Шипка [ˈʃipkɐ], "Rosa canina") is a town in central Bulgaria, part of Kazanlak Municipality, Stara Zagora Province. It lies in the Central Balkan Mountains, at 42°42′N 25°23′E, 650 metres above sea level. As of 2005, Shipka has a population of 1,398 and the mayor is Stoyan Ivanov.

Shipka
Шипка
The Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ
Shipka
Location of Shipka (town)
Coordinates: 42°42′N 25°23′E
CountryBulgaria
Provinces
(Oblast)
Stara Zagora
Government
  MayorStoyan Ivanov
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total1,398
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code
6150
Area code(s)04324
License plateCT

The town is known for being located near the historic Shipka Pass, the location of several key battles in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. Local sights include the Shipka Memorial (1934) on Stoletov Peak, the Buzludzha Monument, the Russian-style Shipka Memorial Church (1885–1902) and the recently discovered Thracian tomb Golyamata Kosmatka.

The population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox and ethnically Bulgarian, with a notable minority of Karakachans (a Greek-speaking transhumant people of obscure origin).


Shipka Pass


Shipka Pass (Bulgarian: Шипченски проход, Shipchenski prohod) (el. 1150 m./3820 ft.) is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the town, and connects the town with Gabrovo.

During the Russo-Turkish War, Shipka Pass was the scene of a series of conflicts collectively named the Battle of Shipka Pass.

The Shipka Memorial (Bulgarian: паметник „Шипка“), a memorial to those who died for the Liberation of Bulgaria during the Battles of Shipka Pass, stands near the pass.


Notable buildings



References




    Media related to Shipka at Wikimedia Commons

    Shipka travel guide from Wikivoyage


    На других языках


    - [en] Shipka (town)

    [ru] Шипка (город)

    Ши́пка (болг. Шипка) — небольшой город в Болгарии, расположен у южного подножия Балканских гор, в 12 км от г. Казанлык. Город Шипка представляет собой южный вход в Шипкинский перевал.



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