Mechka Village

About 22 km northwest of the town of Rousse, near the river Danube, connected as one with a remarkably beautiful scenery and historic values are urban entity Stalpishte area and Mechka village. MAP

For historical data can be deduced that the environs of Mechka village are populated before 2500 BC. and in past eras represented major towns and fortresses of the Thracians and Illyrians, the Romans, Byzantines, Slavs and Bulgarians.

Near the village there are remains of an ancient Roman fortress called Trimamium. The castle was part of the Lower Danube fortification system of the Roman Empire. In 2005 scientists discovered unique inscription shestredov held today at the Historical Museum Ruse.

Historical monument in honor of fallen soldiers for the liberation of Bulgaria during the Russo-Turkish War / 1877-1878 broke / was raised to 1,5 km from the village towards Mechka s.o. Stalpishte, the place where they fought the most important battles for the liberation of Ruse. Built in 1900 by seven of type design similar monuments in Bulgaria: Eagle Nest, Svishtov, Pleven, Stara Zagora, Sheinovo, Lom church and Mechka. Great strategic importance of fighting near the Mechka village and their importance is honored by Pleven mausoleum, the facade of which is written in the round: "In memory of the fallen liberators in Shipka, Pleven, Stara Zagora and Mechka."

In memory of the fallen officers and doctors in the "camp" in the Mechka village was built and called. "Doctors' Monument in Doctor's Garden in Sofia, on one side of which is written:" In memory of the fallen officers, doctors and soldiers from the Mechka village near Ruse". More about the history of the Mechka village the famous November and December fighting for the liberation of Bulgaria in 1877, which were compared with those of Shipka and Pleven, you can learn from a library reading room.

Church "St. St. Peter and Paul "in Mechka village was completed, dedicated and act as such by the 1925 temple was built in a" Vyzantine style and is of high architectural value. He is known as one of the most beautiful temples in the municipality of Ivanovo and the greatest pride of the local population and cultural history of the Mechka village.

Natural landmark Pobit stone.

And today, on the bank of the Danube, at 30-40 meters deep site Stalpishte, rise two large stone pillars, whether the Turkish name of the site, which is remembered today - Dekili tash (Pobit stone). This name is replaced by the current - Stalpishte. The formation of two standing stone is of prehistoric times (Mesozoic Era). Perhaps they are part of the washed rocks etc. anteyski limestone. Both stones are different shapes and sizes - one is 2.5 meters tall and the other - 12 m. It is assumed that the large stone was used for observation post in the Roman conquest. Rock formation is unique for its odd shape, which resembles a lion head. It remains above the water deep in the spring months when the river covers the surrounding area. Local people tell the legend of King Marko, who was able to raise this scale with the little finger of his hand.