Копитото (Kopitoto)

Kopitoto is a striking peak in the Vitosha Mountains that rises directly above Sofia and, thanks to its distinctive shape, can be seen from almost the entire city. At an elevation of 1,345 meters, a television tower has stood here since 1985, serving the capital and the surrounding region. The hotel of the same name is located in the immediate vicinity. Historically significant was the connection with the village of Knyazhevo, which from 1962 until the early 1990s was provided by Bulgaria's first cable car. Built by the Austrian company Girak, the system had 53 four-person cabins and carried up to 600 passengers per hour over a distance of 1,920 meters. Despite this technical achievement, a serious accident occurred shortly after its opening in which six people lost their lives.