Slomer
Slomer
Сломер | |
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Village | |
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| Coordinates: 43°22′01″N 25°18′00″E / 43.367°N 25.3°E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province | Veliko Tarnovo |
| Municipality | Pavlikeni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.123 km2 (13.561 sq mi) |
| Population (1 January 2007) | |
| • Total | 531[1] |
| Area code(s) | 061391 within Bulgaria, 0035961391 from abroad[1] |
Slomer is a village in Northern Bulgaria. It is situated in Pavlikeni Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province.
Geography[edit]
The village is located 15 km from Pavlikeni Municipality and about 40 km from Veliko Tarnovo Province. Slomer is adjacent to the village of Karaisen.
History[edit]
There is a stele honouring the people who have fought for the freedom of Bulgaria. It can be found in the centre of Slomer on a fountain which is not currently running.
Unfortunately, there is a school and kindergarten as well, closed and crumbling.
Religion and language[edit]
The population of the village consists of Christians. Spoken language – Bulgarian.
Public institutions[edit]
A health office, the building of the village hall and church with magnificent frescos.
Three grocery stores, one of which combined with a cafe. Two cafes, which also function as taverns.
Natural sights[edit]
The sites "Trite mogili" (Трите могили, The three mounds), "Slava mogila" (Слава могила, Slava mound), "Koriykata" (Корийката) and the Kosora forest with many trees and wolves around.
Regular events[edit]
A market is held every Friday selling various goods required by the villagers. An annual fair is held on the third Saturday of October.
References[edit]
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