Merichleri Explained

Merichleri (in Bulgarian pronounced as /mɛrit͡ʃˈlɛri/) is a small town located in the Dimitrovgrad Municipality of Haskovo Province, within South-central Bulgaria.[1] It is located near the Maritsa River, at 150m (490feet) in altitude.[1] The population of the town was 2,011 residents as of 2006.

Features

Mineral springs

There are mineral springs in the locale, of healing and spa importance since the ancient Thracians.[1] The mineral water is mainly characterized as moderately mineralized hyper-thermal, and was used in ancient Greek and Thracian natural medicine for treatment of diseases and poisoning.[1] The contemporary natural medicine balneology resort facility is near the town center.[1]

Land art sculpture

The artist Dan Tenev, created a huge land art sculptural installation in Merichleri, titled Numerical Rows. It was completed in 2010.

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Notes and References

  1. http://bulgariatravel.org/en/object/410/Merichleri Portal of Bulgaria—Merichleri