Stobski Pyramids

The famous Stobski Pyramids are located near the village of Stop, in the western foot of Rila’s Southwestern part. In 1964, they were declared a natural landmark. Their average height is 6-10m, but some of them reach 10-12 m. Some of the pyramids are sharp and needle-shaped, but most of them are pyramidal or conical, and end with a stone “hat”, which makes them look like mushrooms. Their picturesque compositions have different names – the Towers, the Fairy Chimneys, the Pinnacles, the Rocky Peaks, the Brothers. There is an interesting legend about the most popular composition called the Matchmakers. Once upon a time, a group of matchmakers from the mountain village of Kolibite took a lass from the village of Stop. According to local traditions, young couples married without knowing each other. It was only after the wedding that the groom was allowed to see the bride. On the way to Kolibite, while the matchmakers were passing by the rocks, a strong wind blew and lifted the heavy veil covering the face of the bride. Everybody was amazed at her beauty and the best man was so astonished that he wanted to kiss her. Terrified by the sin the best man was about to commit, all matchmakers petrified, and this is how they stand until today.