- published: 28 Mar 2013
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Strelcha (Bulgarian: Стрелча) is a small Bulgarian town with a population of 4,858 as of September 2005[update]. The town lies 13 km to the east of Panagyurishte and 41 km to the north of Pazardzhik and is part of Pazardzhik Province. It is situated in the southern skirts of the Sredna Gora mountain and huddles in a beautiful valley.
The favourable microclimate, nature and mineral water springs, combined with the rich history and natural sights, have turned Strelcha into a national spa resort all around the year. Even if the town's tourism industry has decayed somewhat in the early post-communist period, its tourist product has started to revive in the last couple of years.
The most important sight in the town is arguably the Bulgarian Orthodox Archangel Michael Church-Monument dedicated to the citizens of Strelcha that were killed during the April Uprising of 1876. Their names can be seen inscribed on both sides of the church. Moreover, at night visitors can enjoy the colourful images and the music of a singing fountain in the central square of the town.
In your green field sleep
Chasing through the trees
Do you still see me?
Do you still hear me?