Village Lilyach

Мегалитния комплеск се намира на 2 километра от селото.Има указателни табели

Prehistoric megalithic sanctuary near the village of Liliach (Nevestino municipality)in the "Monastery" area, The local population calls the megalithic complex Proviralkyata. It is assumed that the cult site arose in the Eneolithic period, and was subsequently inherited as a sacred territory by the Thracian tribe of Peoni, where fertility rituals were held. It is possible that there were also rituals with sacrifices in the name of the goddess Mother. The site is large-scale, with parts of it falling underground on the surrounding terrain. Perhaps if excavations are carried out, something more interesting can be discovered. The inhabitants of the village of Liliach hold the belief that the "Proviralkyata" is an extraordinary place that possesses strong life-giving energy and, according to legend, Theodora, the wife of Emperor Justinian I, conceived thanks to the ritual performed under the rock. It is believed that if a barren woman passes through the "Proviralkyata", she is healed and can soon have children. About 1 m away from the tunnel formed between two rocks, which leads to the so-called "proviralka", a small chapel with the patron saint of the Holy Virgin Mary was built in a natural shallow cave, and immediately above it was built the village church "St. George the Victorious". Here every year on St. George's Day, the locals make a sacrifice for health. Every year at the traditional village fair, which is held on May 5, on the eve of the temple holiday.

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Village Kabile

The ancient city of Kabile is located 2 km from the village of Kabile and 7 km from the town of Yambol.

Kabile is the largest Thracian ancient city, the remains of which have survived to this day. Kabile is located near the city of Yambol The first archaeological studies on the territory of Kabile were carried out in 1912 by Prof. Bogdan Filov. In 1927, the territory on which Kabile was located was declared a national antiquity. According to ancient sources, Kabile was a center of particular importance for Southeastern Thrace. The city was founded around 2000 BC However, in addition to history, Kabile is also known for a beautiful legend. On one of the rocks is carved a relief image of the Great Mother of the Gods, Cybele. The Thracians believed that the goddess Cybele founded their city, which is why it was called Kabile. Kabile was also famous for its mint, the only one in Thrace where coins of bronze and silver were minted. The first coins that appeared with the image of a ruler were minted during the reign of King Spartok. During the reign of this ruler, its inhabitants enjoyed a good harvest and peace. One day, however, the king fell from a high cliff and died, and his death filled all the inhabitants of Kabile with sadness. Observing how the Thracians refused to return to their normal daily lives, the goddess Kabile intervened to restore their faith. Near the city were two massive fortresses, and the goddess promised that she would plant a vineyard next to them, from whose fruits they would be able to make juice, and the juice would bear the greatness of King Spartok. Then the priests of the city invented a ritual to wake up every morning and greet mother earth with songs until the fruits of the vineyard ripened. After some time, the vine began to give the sweetest and juiciest fruit, and the Thracians decided to turn it into juice, which they called wine. The drink turned the city into a trading center and thus became even richer and more prosperous. Since then, the region of the current city of Yambol has been famous as the successor to the ancient Thracian traditions in winemaking, dating back to the era of Kabyle, and the wine still preserves the divinity of the great Cybele. In 71 BC the city became part of the Roman Empire after being conquered by the army of Marcus Lucullus and after 45 AD it was part of the Roman province of Thrace. Kabyle was one of the main cities in its province after the reforms of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century. Building inscriptions from the Roman emperors Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Caracalla, Alexander Severus, Aurelian, and Galerius have been preserved. The International Fair of Tourist Entertainment and Animation is also held in Kabile. You can visit it. You can also enjoy the good Bulgarian cuisine.

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Village Krushuna

The Krushuna Waterfalls are located near the village of Krushuna in Lovech district, Letnitsa municipality.

Krushuna Waterfalls are located near the village of Krushuna in the municipality of Letnitsa in Northern Bulgaria. They are easily accessible by car. An entrance fee of 5 BGN per person is collected at the entrance to the eco-trail, with discounts for children/students/etc. There are also hotels for accommodation, souvenir shops, restaurants and a large swimming pool. These additions allow for a full-day walk and a pleasant stay in the area. Krushuna Waterfalls are among the most impressive water phenomena in Bulgaria - the largest water travertine cascade in our territory. Karst formations in the region of Northern Bulgaria have created magnificent cascading waterfalls along with multi-tiered pools and beautiful light-colored rock formations. The main waterfall is 20 meters high, and then it divides into many small waterfalls. In addition to them, beautiful caves and rock formations have formed. There is also an abundance of plant species. Visitors can explore these attractions thanks to the eco-trail that circles the waterfalls, allowing them to be seen up close. The area around the waterfalls is called Maarata, which literally means Cave. The river around the waterfalls themselves bears the same name – Maarata. The eco-trail takes us upstream of the river and reaches the first and largest waterfall – Pryskaloto and the cave from which the river springs. The highest waterfall falls from a height of 20 meters. We recommend visiting Krushuna Waterfalls in the spring, as they would be at their fullest then. During the tour, you will enjoy the beautiful nature and be surprised by the natural wonder. Other places that the different branches of the trail will take you to include Maarata Cave and the Mysterious Waterfall. They are a great opportunity to explore the system of waterfalls and karst formations in even more detail. The eco-trail itself is pleasant and by no means difficult. While walking along it, you will have the opportunity to experience truly beautiful nature in the forms of waterfalls, water pools, rock formations, caves and vegetation that will surround you at any given moment. It takes no more than one or two hours to walk the entire eco-trail and return to its starting point.

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Village Anevo

Kopsis. The fortress is 2 kilometers from the village of Anevo. (by car and along the eco-trail to the top)

Bulgaria is rich in historical monuments and fortresses. However, there are sites that have been shrouded in oblivion for so many years that only a few have had the good fortune to touch them. One of these cultural monuments is the medieval town of Kopsis. Located about 2 km northwest of the town of Sopot, its fortress walls rise majestically above the Strem Valley, reaching a height of 12 m. This is one of the best-preserved fortresses from the period of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The place remains almost intact, due to the difficult road to it. In the past, there have been many disputes about where the city known from medieval sources was located, but in the 1980s, research by archaeologist Ivan Dzhambov indicated that the so-called Anevsko Kale is the town of Kopsis. The fortification was located on different levels, with the central citadel located on the top, while other buildings were located on the rest of the territory. The main entrance to the Anevskoto Kale is located on the southern side of the fortification. The central citadel itself was adapted for independent defense. Kopsis is among the best-preserved fortresses in the country. The remains of the fortress walls reach a height of 12 to 14 meters. In the past, the wall enclosed a 5-acre courtyard. Built during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. According to the Byzantine chroniclers George Pachimer and John Kantakouzenos, the Anevskoto Kale was the capital of the possessions of the brothers Smilets, Voysil and Radoslav. From them we understand that the fortress was of exceptional importance in the years of political separatism in the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, which occurred as a result of Tatar hegemony. At a time when the wealthy boyar families were playing their game of thrones, Kopsis was the residence of the famous family of the Smilets brothers, Radoslav and Voysil, the first of whom even managed to ascend the Bulgarian throne and become king in the period from 1292 to 1298. His reign was marked by Bulgaria's strong dependence on the Tatars. The six years of his reign are not sufficiently illuminated by historical sources. It is known that in 1296 he started a war with Byzantium, which ended in failure for him. The death of Tsar Smilets remains a mystery to historical science. The incredibly beautiful Kopsis fortress is probably a "witness" to many other interesting events, which, however, have not managed to reach us. Fortunately, we still have the opportunity to enjoy what has been preserved, and it is not small at all. Perhaps everyone who loves the romantic atmosphere, history and breathtaking views reminiscent of the movie "The Lord of the Rings" should set aside some of their days off to visit this unique place... In the immediate vicinity of the remains of the fortress is the Sopot Monastery "Ascension of the Lord", you can visit it at any time.

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Village Glozhene

Glozhene Monastery The monastery is located near the village of Glozhene, Teteven Municipality, Lovech District, 12 km from the town of Teteven.

Glozhene Monastery The monastery is located near the village of Glozhene, Teteven Municipality, Lovech District, 12 km from the town of Teteven. It is located on the northeastern slope under the stone cliffs of Kamen Lisets Peak (1073 m) The approach to the entrance to the monastery was blocked by rocks that were broken off to make way for a road later, and deep ravines descend from its other sides. Thus, it is seen from afar as if perched on a rock, which distinguishes it from other Bulgarian monasteries, usually built in closed, secret places. The view in all directions is remarkable The monastery was founded at the beginning of the 13th century. Tradition says that the monastery was built by the Kiev prince George Glozh, who came to Bulgaria, chased by the Tatars, and Tsar Ivan Asen II offered him land here. According to another version of the legend, the prince and his retinue helped Ivan Asen II to overthrow Boril, who had ascended to the throne, and as a token of gratitude, he received this land. On it, at today's location, in 1223 he founded a settlement and it was called Glozhene. High on a rock he also built a monastery, resembling an impregnable medieval castle fortress - the Glozhene Monastery. According to legend, the prince began to build the monastery down below, but the icon of Saint George, which they brought from their homeland, disappeared and appeared up on the rocks; they took this as a sign and built it there. It is a historical fact that Ivan Asen II regained his father's throne after about 10 years of exile, mainly in the Russian lands, leaving from Kiev in 1217, with the help of Russian retinues, and that they at least partially remained in Bulgaria. It is also possible that the land was part of the personal possessions of someone from the royal family Asenevtsi and the names in the area are related to the donations that Ivan Asen II made to the Glozhene Monastery. In all cases, the toponymy of the area is associated with the times of Asenevtsi. There is not much information about the history of the monastery during the Ottoman invasion and after the fall of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The building and the church were not destroyed, nor even the tower. During the Ottoman rule, the Monastery opened a number of monastic schools. It is assumed that the school in the monastery itself existed since its founding and continued to prepare novices for monks, priests and teachers with small interruptions until the Liberation; the teachers were the monks themselves, and church books were used as textbooks. In the nearby village of Malak Izvor, he opened a monastery with a monastic school. In Lovech, the Glozhen Monastery also opened its own monastery, and to it – the first monastic mixed school in the city. For it, it engaged the best teachers in this region: teacher Pavlin (a Serb), Hristo P. Popovich, teacher Kosta, teacher Ruscho, priest Lukan, Parashkeva Neykova, who taught boys and girls, and then only girls.

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