Shipka Monument
Shipka, Bulgaria
A stone tower on a peak near the Shipka Pass, commemorating the battles of 1877–78 that led to Bulgarian independence. About 900 steps climb from the road; the tower top gives views over the Balkan range.
- Nearest town
- Shipka, Bulgaria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.7489, 25.3217
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 placeCampsite5 km from Shipka Monument
- Крънското ханчеMotorhome stopover12 km from Shipka MonumentMotorhomes
- Kalvacha CampingCampsite20 km from Shipka MonumentTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- БаритеCampsite23 km from Shipka Monument
- Къмпинг СтринаваCampsite24 km from Shipka MonumentTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Bulgaria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Shipka Monument?
Shipka Monument is in Shipka, Bulgaria, at GPS 42.7489, 25.3217. It is about 44 km from Veliko Tarnovo.
Can you camp near Shipka Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping place, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Shipka Monument?
Shipka Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Across the Balkan range: Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka and Plovdiv.
What is there to see near Shipka Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex (6 km), Buzludzha Monument (6 km), Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (15 km) and Tryavna Old Town (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Shipka 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)