Kran
Village just south of the Balkan Mountains in central Bulgaria, Kran holds a conserved ancient Thracian tomb, a Thracian sanctuary, and the ruins of a medieval fortress that was an important stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 13th and 14th centuries. The wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the town of Kazanlak lies a short distance to the south.
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- Population2,826
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.5 km4.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Kran: quick answers
Where is Kran?
Kran is in Bulgaria, about 34 km21 miles in a straight line from Stara Zagora.
How do you get to Kran?
The nearest airport is Gorna Oryahovitsa (GOZ), about 2 hr 3 min away by road. The nearest train station is Казанлък, about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kran?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is May, with about 120 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kran?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kran?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Stara Zagora, Shipka and Gabrovo.