# Shipka Monument

> A stone tower on a peak near the Shipka Pass, commemorating the battles of 1877–78 that led to Bulgarian independence. About 900 steps climb from the road; th

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A stone tower on a peak near the Shipka Pass, commemorating the battles of 1877–78 that led to Bulgarian independence. About 900 steps climb from the road; the tower top gives views over the Balkan range.

- **Nearest town:** Shipka, Bulgaria
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 42.7489, 25.3217

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