Vakarel
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Vakarel is a village, 25 km away from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Population: 1984 people. It is situated in the Ihtiman part of Sredna Gora mountains. The village is important transport knot for the railway Sofia - Plovdiv. Near Vakarel is the Trakiya motorway. Vakarel is 822 meters above sea level.
About 1 km away from the village is the Vakarel Radio Transmitter. Near Vakarel is the Vakarelian Monastery 'Saint Petka'. The monastery is relatively new, established in 20th century, now is working periodically. Its yearly celebration is on 14th of October.
Near Vakarel are located several villa zones.
