Stara Zagora - information about the city

Stara Zagora ( Bulgarian: Стара Загора ) is the sixth largest city in Bulgaria, and a nationally important economic center. Located in Southern Bulgaria, it is the administrative capital of the homonymous Stara Zagora Province. As of February 2011, the city has a population of 136,363 inhabitants. According to Operative Program Regional Development of Bulgaria the agglomeration of Stara Zagora is the fifth largest in Bulgaria and has a population of 213,444 inhabtans [1] (page 39).

Stara Zagora - tourist attractions

markerA Buzludzha Monument Buzludzha is a historical peak in the Central Stara Planina, Bulgaria and is 1441 metres high. In 1868 it was the place of the final battle between Bulgarian rebels led by Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha and the Turks. The Buzludzha Monument on the peak was built by the Bulgarian communist regime ... Buzludzha Monument - photo

Relevant data

Geographical coordinates: 42.4328, 25.6419
Approximate population: 140,456

The oldest constructions