The only recognized desert in Southeast Europe is near the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna. "Pobiti Kamani" is one of the most remarkable tourist sites in the country.
The site is a naturally formed desert, which is the only one on the Balkan Peninsula and the second in Europe.


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The natural phenomenon “Pobiti Kamani”, also known as The Stone Forest and Dikilitash, is situated on an area of 7 square km at a distance of about 18-20 km from the city of Varna.
The natural landmark consists of an ensemble of stone pillars, up to 10 meters high, hollow or thick cylinders, truncated cones, variously shaped and sized rock blocks and multiple stone pieces spilled around the entire complex.
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