National Park Hristo Botev is on the top called colchica (height - 1048 m), in the Vratsa Balkan, near the village Chelopech, about 20 km from the town of Vratsa. On Okolice a monument dedicated to the heroism of the famous Bulgarian revolutionary Hristo Botev and his detachment, those who gave their lives to liberate their country from the Ottoman rule.

The place of erection of the monument identified in 1901 by the Commission of experts (including 9 members of the revolutionary uprising). This place is accessible and is very close to the site of the final battle of the revolutionary Hristo Botev detachment in 1876

A monument in the form of militias cross of iron and concrete was installed in 1926 He built in the area Kolov-meadow, modern name - Botev-Polyana. In 1947, decided to change the shape a star of five ends, and in 1991 the monument returned to its original form.

At the base of the monument is the chapel named St. George. This monument included in the list of the Hundred national tourist destinations. Beautiful nature around this attraction and interesting history of the area make this place very attractive for many tourists and visitors from this country or foreigners.

Every year in early June at the foot of the monument goes public worship, which participants are the heads of the state and a large number of fans of Botev. In this place ends and national tourism campaign on the steps of the Botev detachment, which is called "Kozloduy – okolica held continuously since 1946 to the present.

The top of Okolitsa is a favorite place for hang gliding from Bulgaria and from abroad, and just a beautiful place for a family holiday.