Stefan Karadzhovo ( bg, Стефан Караджово) is a village in Yambol Province, south Bulgaria.

Geography

Stefan Karadzhovo is located at 40 km from Yambol, 11 km away from

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and 65 km from Burgas. The village is situate on the skate of the

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mountain.

History

One of the legends for the village is that it was founded by farmers near to Krastavyat kladenets (mangy well). The old name of the village was Ichme. In 1763 was built the Orthodox church "Uspenie bogorodichno", which is among the oldest churches in Yambol Province.

Cultural and natural attractions

* House of Stefan Karadzha

Personalities

* Stefan Karadzha (1840-1868) -

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revolutionary

Honours

Stefan Karadzha Peak on Graham Land, Antarctica is named after the village. {{Authority control Villages in Yambol Province