Bedrovo Explained

Official Name:Bedrovo
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Pushpin Label Position:Location in Bulgaria
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Kardzhali Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Chernoochene
Population As Of:2007
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:41.75°N 25.367°W

Bedrovo (Bulgarian: Бедрово) is a village in Chernoochene Municipality, in Kardzhali Province, in southern-central Bulgaria. It is located southeast of Sofia.[1]

Landmarks

About 11 km northeast of Pchelarovo, near the village of Beli Plast, the Kamenni gabi is located; also known as Mantarkaya. These unique rock formations, shaped like mushrooms and carved from volcanic rhyolite tuffs, were designated as a natural landmark in 1974.

In Pchelarovo itself, tourists can visit the church dedicated to St. Paraskeva, commonly known as St. Petka. This church features an unusual bell tower with a six-sided dome supported by circular columns. Adjacent to the church are an old church school and a large fountain, with remnants of a small chapel nearby. The church is still active and is recognized as a cultural monument.

Nearby, the medieval fortress in Gradishteto, situated on the way to Haskovo, is a medieval fortress. Declared a cultural monument of local importance, this fortress is accessible and offers a glimpse into the region’s historical past.

For those interested in fishing, the Pchelarovo and Petelovo dams close to the village offer opportunities, as well as the Daskalovo 1 and Daskalovo 2 dams, located about 12 km northwest in the village of Daskalovo.

The Ethnographic Museum in Pchelarovo showcases traditional items such as costumes and tools, providing insight into local cultural heritage.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bedrovo. Guide Bulgaria. 12 June 2012.
  2. Web site: Village of Bedrovo . USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CITIES, VILLAGES AND RESORTS IN BULGARIA . mirela.bg . 4 August 2024.