Vitosha

Also known as Vitosha Mountain

thumb|right|Map of Vitosha Vitosha ( ), the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing. Convenient bus lines and rope ways render the mountain easily accessible. Vitosha has the outlines of an enormous dome.

Key facts

Mountain.name: Vitosha
Mountain.photo: Vitosha3.jpg
Mountain.map: Bulgaria
Mountain.map_caption: Location within Bulgaria
Mountain.location: Sofia City Province, Sofia Province, Pernik Province
Mountain.highest_location: Cherni Vrah
Mountain.elevation_m: 2,292
Mountain.prominence_m: 1,275
Mountain.topo: Vitosha Map
Mountain.first_ascent: Unknown
Mountain.easiest_route: Cable car to Aleko (1810 m), chair lift to Malak Rezen (2191 m), easy footpath to Cherni Vrah
Protected area.child: yes
Protected area.name: Vitosha Nature Park
Protected area.iucn_category: V
Protected area.area_km2: 270.79
Protected area.established: 1934
Protected area.governing_body: Ministry of Environment and Water

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Wikidata facts

Area: 311.28
Elevation: 2292
Image: Sofia-vitosha-kempinski.jpg
Width: 17
Length: 19

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Commons category: Vitosha
topographic prominence: 1275

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The territory of the mountain includes Vitosha nature park that encompasses the best known and most frequently visited parts. The foothills of Vitosha shelter resort quarters of Sofia; Knyazhevo quarter has mineral springs. Vitosha is the oldest nature park in the Balkans.