Shipka Memorial Church
Храм-паметник „Рождество Христово“
Parking available
A magnificent, glittering building tucked into a tiny Bulgarian mountain town.

📜 Bulgarian Orthodox church, national monument of culture since 1970.
🔍 Dedicated to soldiers who died in the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78).

Why Go

✨ Shimmering golden onion domes and Russian Orthodox crosses.
🏛️ Unique 17th-century Muscovite architectural style.
🌳 Remote and isolated mountain setting.
🔔 Bell tower with bells cast from battle cartridges.

Why Avoid

👗 Dress code: shoulders, elbows, knees covered; women need scarves.

Tips

🚌 Direct buses from Plovdiv and Stara Zagora.
🚶 Along mountain trails to Shipka Peak and Buzludzha Monument.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available at the church.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 8:30am to 5:30pm.

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