Shiroka Laka
This proclaimed architectural and folklore reserve in the central Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria, Shiroka Laka is considered a birthplace of Rhodope folk song, and many of the tradition's most celebrated singers and bagpipe players were born here. A music school for folk songs and instruments opened in 1972. The village sits high in the mountains along a river, with a compact central core of cafés and restaurants.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.0 km3.7 mi
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Shiroka Laka: quick answers
Where is Shiroka Laka?
Shiroka Laka is in Bulgaria, about 55 km34 miles in a straight line from Plovdiv.
How do you get to Shiroka Laka?
The nearest airport is Plovdiv (PDV), about 1 hr 53 min away by road. The nearest train station is Стамболийски, about 1 hr 57 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shiroka Laka?
The warmest month is August, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is June, with about 134 mm5.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shiroka Laka?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.