found in the park. This includes yew, wild ticket silivryak gesneriaceae, mountain maple, Bulgarian types of orchids, medicinal tweeter, mountain onion cytisus, mountain vetch astragalus, among other. However, as one of the youngest nature parks in Bulgaria, a full classification of all the types of flora and fauna is yet to come. Cultural heritage Sites of cultural heritage inside Bulgarka Park include the Shipka Pass, the location of the Battle of Shipka Pass which was pivotal in gaining Bulgarian independence from the Ottoman Empire. The Shipka Memorial commemorates the battle. Also in the park are the Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex, the Sokolski Monastery and Dryanovo Monastery. The park is home to the Uzana area, a large mountain meadow high in the Balkans which is a popular winter resort. Uzana has been home to winter sports since the 1930s and has 15 hotels, which provide recreational opportunities year-round. Gallery See also Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex Uzana References External links Парк Българка Park Site Bulgarka Park Park Site Odessy Travel Site Discover Bulgaria Uzana entry at Bulgaria Ski Balkan mountains Nature parks in Bulgaria Geography of Gabrovo Province Geography of Stara Zagora Province Tourist attractions in Gabrovo Province Tourist attractions in Stara Zagora Province Protected areas established in 2002 2002 establishments in Bulgaria