Slomer
Slomer Сломер | |
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Village | |
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
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