Monuments

A visit through a turbulent past

The Defenders of Stara Zagora

The National Liberation War was in full swing in 1877. Near Stara Zagora, a handful of Opalchentsi (the Bulgarian voluntary army units) faced bravely the Ottoman armies...

Monument of those who perished during the Dzhuranliyski battle

This monument was erected immediately after the Liberation and it was dedicated to the warriors who perished during the Dzhuranliyski battle, which took place close to Stara Zagora...

Monument to Saint George the Conqueror

The young Roman tribune suffered because of his dedication to Christ's teachings when Christians were persecuted by the Roman Empire. Ha has been the guardian saint of all armies and militaries ever since....

Monument to the 3rd Volunteer Battalion and Colonel Kalitin

The monument is dedicated to the Russian soldiers and Opalchentsi (Bulgarian voluntary troops) who perished while defending Stara Zagora on July 31, 1877 during the Russian-Turkish War for Liberation...