Govezhda
Говежда | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Village centre to be Govezhda | |
  Govezhda | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′N 22°58′E / 43.300°N 22.967°E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Montana Province |
| Municipality | Georgi Damyanovo |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Govezhda is a village in Georgi Damyanovo Municipality, Montana Province, Northwestern Bulgaria.[1]
The mountain village is located in the valley of the upper stream of the Ogosta river. It is located on the two sides of the river Ogosta, the 2 parts are connected by 2 concrete and 2 rope bridges. The modern village is thought to be found around 1660, but the area has been populated long before by the Thracian tribes called "Triballi".
- ^ Guide Bulgaria, Accessed Jan 11, 2015