Tundzha


The Tundzha is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa, emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne.
The river takes its source from the central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer, it then flows east and makes a sharp turn to the south before Yambol, in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa. The Tundzha's length is about 365 km, of which 328 km on Bulgarian territory. It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which Mochuritsa, Popovska and Sinapovska.
Towns on the banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol and Elhovo.

Honour

on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Tundzha River.

Galleries

Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol:
, Bulgaria - The Bridge that connects former Mineral Public Bath and Hotel Tundzha with the City Park
, Bulgaria - near the City Stadium and the City Park
Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo: