Buzludzha Monument
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
A saucer-shaped Communist party hall of 1981 on a bare summit, abandoned after 1989. Entering the building is prohibited; view the exterior from the road end, which is reached by a winding side road off the Shipka Pass.
- Nearest town
- Kazanlak, Bulgaria
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 42.7358, 25.3936
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Bulgaria: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping placeCampsite2 km from Buzludzha Monument
- Крънското ханчеMotorhome stopover9 km from Buzludzha MonumentMotorhomes
- Kalvacha CampingCampsite17 km from Buzludzha MonumentTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- БаритеCampsite18 km from Buzludzha Monument
- Къмпинг СтринаваCampsite24 km from Buzludzha MonumentTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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FAQs
Where is Buzludzha Monument?
Buzludzha Monument is in Kazanlak, Bulgaria, at GPS 42.7358, 25.3936. It is about 42 km from Veliko Tarnovo.
Can you camp near Buzludzha Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping place, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Buzludzha Monument?
Buzludzha Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Across the Balkan range: Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka and Plovdiv.
What is there to see near Buzludzha Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Shipka Monument (6 km), Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex (8 km), Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (12 km) and Tryavna Old Town (17 km).
When is the best time to visit Buzludzha Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)