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Meanders of the Arda River
Every bend of the Arda is the work of a giant who protected the villages.
The Legend
Locals believe the river is the life of the Rhodopes.
Legend has it that every bend was the work of a giant who pulled the river by hand to protect villages from floods and enemies.
Interesting Facts
Period
Natural phenomenon
Distance from Kardzhali
10–40 km
Historical era
Legendary
Little-known fact
A giant shaped the bends
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