Bozhurtsi Explained

Official Name:Bozhurtsi
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Name: Bulgaria
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Kardzhali Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Chernoochene
Area Total Km2:2.106
Population As Of:2007
Population Total:258
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Bozhurtsi (Bulgarian: Божурци in Bulgarian pronounced as /boˈʒurt͡si/) is a village in Chernoochene Municipality, in Kardzhali Province, in southern-central Bulgaria.[1] It covers an area of 2.106 square kilometres and as of 2007 it had a population of 258 people.[1]

Landmarks

The Kardzhali Dam, located nearby and is a popular place for summer activities like swimming, water sports, and fishing.

Another important site is the Perperikon complex. This medieval site, located 19km South East, is thought to have been a sanctuary for the god Dionysus, and is included in Bulgaria's top 100 tourist spots.

References

41.7667°N 46°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bozhurtsi/Bojurtsi. Guide Bulgaria. 12 June 2012.