Gorna Krepost
in Obshtina Kardzhali of Oblast Kardzhali, Bulgaria

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.717 and 25.467 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 43' 0" and E 25° 28' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Lev - BGN
Spoken languages:
Bulgarian, Turkish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:29 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Sofia
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 8:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Bulgaria in Eastern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Bulgaria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bulgaria. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Gorna Krepost

Gorna Krepost in Obshtina Kardzhali (Oblast Kardzhali) is located in Bulgaria about 129 mi (or 207 km) south-east of Sofia, the country's capital town.

Current time in Gorna Krepost is now 06:29 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Sofia with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Gorna Krepost, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Bulgaria is Haskovo Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex in Turkey at a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km). The closest in Bulgaria is Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak in a distance of 62 mi (or 91 km), East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kardzhali, Gabrovo, Haskovo, Dzhebel and Krumovgrad. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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1. Kardzhali - Makaza / Кърджали - Маказа HD

Published: May 06, 2014
Length: 10:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Makaza

Кърджали посока ГКПП - Маказа, е проход в Източните Родопи, свързващ пътя, през Комотини (Гърция) до Егейско...


Kardzhali - Makaza (Bulgaria)

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 39:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lapusna2008


Tempel Sv. Mariä Himmelfahrt Kardzhali

Published: January 27, 2015
Length: 11:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: reisebuero.bulgarien-travel.eu

Der Tempel und Kloster Sv. Mariä Himmelfahrt in Kardzhali ist eines der jüngsten Kloster in Bulgarien. Einen Reisebericht dazu gibt es hier: http://bulgarien-travel.eu/stadte/kardzhali/reiseberic...


Kardzhali, luks yasamak icin calishiyor

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 03:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nuri Feyzi

Ekip Holding Internatsional....Кърджали.


Kardzhali aftogara kupon

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 39:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nuri Feyzi


kardzhali damar ses

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 41:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nuri Feyzi


1st Downhill Trial Kardzhali 2014

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 49:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kurdjaliman

11.08.2014.


Arda River Awareness - Bulgaria and Greece (Bulgarian Language)

Published: September 13, 2013
Length: 59:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pat Reynolds

This film was made to establish a working partnership between the stakeholders of Bulgaria and Greece based on European standards for integrated management and pollution prevention of Arda...


Crazy Santa Dancing...Funny :)

Published: December 13, 2008
Length: 51:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iliika7aa

Dancing Santa Claus..it's very funny :D.


Пресконференция на БСП Кърджали след евровота

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 27:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Кърджали Нюз


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Perperikon

The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon is located in the Eastern Rhodopes, 15 km northeast of the present-day town of Kardzhali, Bulgaria, on a 470 m high rocky hill, which is thought to have been a sacred place. The village of Gorna Krepost ("Upper Fortress") is located at the foot of the hill and the gold-bearing Perpereshka River flows near it. Perperikon is the largest megalith ensemble in the Balkans. It is thought that the famous Temple of Dionysius is located at this location.

Located at 41.7147, 25.4653 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Archaeological sites in Bulgaria, Thracian sites, Geography of Kardzhali Province, Ruins in Bulgaria, Rhodopes, Former populated places in Bulgaria, Buildings and structures in Kardzhali Province, Visitor attractions in Kardzhali Province

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kara Alar, Gorna Krepost, Горна Крепост