2. The town of
Radomir is located
in the south-
western part of
Bulgaria. Radomir
is in a valley at the
foot of the mountain
Golo Bardo.
Radomir is near the
capital of Bulgaria –
Sofia.
3. The town covers
an area of 506
sq.km. Its
population is
16,254
inhabitants. It is
the second
largest town in
Pernik region.
4. Radomir is a medieval town built over prehistoric,
ancient settlement and a necropolis. Many
people from the city took part in Russo-Turkish
War and Balkan Uprising.
5. In 1918 the town became the centre of Radomir
Soldiers' Uprising. On September 27, 1918 for
the first time Bulgaria was proclaimed a
republic.
6. Today Radomir is a modern city with its appearance,
economic infrastructure, natural attractions and cultural
institutions.
7. On the territory of Radomir is the Nature Reserve
"Ostritsa." It has a great variety of plant and animal
species.
8. One of the
landmarks is the
waterfall
“Buchaloto",
located in the
north-eastern part
of the city. The
waterfall is with a
height of 10 - 12
m. It is great for
relaxation and
walks.
9. In the museums ''
Soldiers Uprising'' and
''Stoyo’s house'' we
can find preserved
old utensils, jewellery
and weapons.
10. Radomir is known for its arch, built in 1879 in
honour of Prince Alexander Battenberg. Today, it
graces the city since its restoration in 2006.
2006
1879
11. Radomir is a beautiful
city with beautiful
scenery and attractions
well worth a visit.