Village Granitsa

Граничкият манастир „Свети Лука“ и легендите за стари времена. Намира се на около 7 km южно от град Кюстендил и на около 2 km от село Граница

The Granitsa Monastery "St. Luke" and the legends of old times. A place for a spiritual experience. But also for an ideal vacation. Legends of treasure hunters and gold. The Granich Monastery "St. Luke" is an active Bulgarian Orthodox monastery for girls. It is part of the Kyustendil spiritual district of the Sofia diocese. It is located about 7 km south of the town of Kyustendil and about 2 km southwest of the village of Granitsa, Kyustendil municipality, at the northern foot of the Osogovska mountain, in the Pustiya manastir area. The monastery was founded in the 10th century (this is supported by the name of the area in which the monastery was built, the discovered early foundations and the nearby medieval fortress "Granitsa"), repeatedly destroyed by the Turks, restored in the 20th century (1948). And according to tradition, St. Ivan Rilski studied there. Two collective finds were found in the monastery garden: several hundred silver Venetian coins from the 14th century and bullion coins of the Byzantine emperors Alexius I Komnenos (1081 – 1118), Manuel I Komnenos (1143 – 1180), Andronicus I Komnenos (1183 – 1185) and Isaac II Angelus (1185 – 1195). The three sons of Jacob, Bishop of Krupnik, Joasaph, David and Theophanes, who after becoming widowed, settled in the small monastery, and subsequently restored and renovated the deserted and plundered Rila Monastery (1453 – 1466). After the repair of the Rila holy monastery, the relics of the patron saint of the Bulgarian people – Ivan Rilski were returned there. In the monastery yard, a fountain was built, dedicated to the three monks Joasaph, David and Theophanes, originally from the village of Granitsa - the restorers of the Rila Monastery. The monastery has been declared a cultural monument. It is currently in constant operation. The road to the Monastery from the village of Granitsa is not in ideal condition, but there is no problem getting there. Above the monastery, just 200 meters away, there is a fountain and a convenient place for a wonderful picnic (see the video). You can rent a room to sleep in the Monastery. In the forest above the monastery there was a small lake, but I don’t know if it exists now. And a little-known story about the monastery. Many years ago, there was a man in the monastery who was a shepherd. There is an interesting story about him. He accidentally found a treasure of gold coins near the monastery. This treasure-hunting adventure of his is understood when he starts paying in the village tavern in Granitsa with the found gold coins. I don't know how this story ended. But most likely he drank all the gold he found, if he wasn't deceived and robbed by other people. There are many legends about buried wealth in the area around the monastery. There is also a legend that in this area between the villages of Slokoshtitsa and Granitsa, part of Tsar Shishman's gold and many written documents and books from that time were buried.

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Village Lyutibrod

The Cherepish Monastery "Assumption of the Virgin Mary" is located in the picturesque Iskar Gorge of the Stara Planina Mountains.It is located 29 km southeast of the city of Vratsa and 4 km from the village of Lyutibrod.

Cherepish Monastery "Assumption of the Virgin Mary" is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery in the Vratsa Diocese of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. It is located not far from the Cherepish train station in the Iskar Gorge, unique in its diversity of natural landmarks. Cherepish Monastery was founded during the reign of Tsar Ivan Shishman (1371 - 1393). During the years of the Bulgarian Renaissance, Cherepish Monastery was an important educational center. In 1797, Sophrony of Vratsa found refuge here. For years, the complex hosted classes at a priestly school, a theological institute, and the Sofia Theological Seminary. The emergence of the monastery is connected with the history of the medieval Koriten town, which existed in the nearby Ritlite area. Cherepish Monastery has been declared a cultural monument of national importance. In a prominent and high place in the monastery courtyard stands a majestic ossuary tower, which houses the remains of some of Botev's chetniks who died in the battle in Rashov Dol. The Cherepish Monastery "Assumption of the Virgin Mary" is a favorite place of Vazov and Aleko Konstantinov, and Felix Kanitz defines it as the most beautiful place on earth. In addition, very close to the Cherepish Monastery - in the nearby village of Lyuti Brod in the direction of Mezdra - is the rock phenomenon Ritlite. The monastery also has its own website: https://cherepish-monastery.com/ The Legend of the Hidden Treasure The legend of the Cherepish Monastery tells of the hidden treasure of the Bulgarian Haiduti. This treasure was not only gold and jewels, but also weapons, ammunition and other necessary means with which the outlaws planned to organize an uprising against the enslavers. According to legend, the treasure was hidden deep in one of the caves surrounding the monastery. One of the most common stories tells of Voivode Valchan, who was one of the most respected and brave Haidutin. He and his band managed to collect a significant amount of gold and other valuables, which they hid in a cave near the Cherepish Monastery. The Cherepish Monastery was not only a refuge, but also a spiritual center for the Haidutite Over the years, many people have tried to find the hidden treasure of the Cherepish Monastery Despite many attempts, the treasure remains undiscovered, and the legend about it continues to live on and attract new treasure hunters.

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Village Obrochishte

Albena resort is located in the village of Obrochishte, 8 kilometers from the town of Balchik,

Albena resort is located in the village of Obrochishte, 8 kilometers from the town of Balchik, Albena is a holiday village on the Black Sea, located in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Balchik, Dobrich district. The resort was founded in 1966 and, according to a decision of the Executive Committee of the District People's Council of the town of Tolbukhin (this is the old name of the town of Dobrich), was named "Albena", after the work of the same name by the writer Yordan Yovkov, written in the early 20th century. It is now managed by one of the largest tourist companies in Bulgaria - "Albena" AD, Perhaps this is the only resort in Bulgaria where overbuilding is not observed. The resort is an excellent place for a family vacation, but also for all those wishing to experience an unforgettable vacation. Perhaps "Albena" is the most beautiful resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Its beach stretches for 5 kilometers and its width is 150 meters. The resort has a rehabilitation sanatorium "Medica Albena" that uses the mineral water in Albena, where there are outdoor pools and baths. The mineral springs in Albena have a temperature of up to 30 ° C. There are two exceptional SPA centers in Albena. Each of them has its own environment and atmosphere and offers you the full SPA experience that you deserve. The resort is home to the most modern aquapark in Bulgaria - "Aquamania", The prices of services in the resort are a bit high, but it is worth spending your vacation here. The resort also has several campsites, the conditions are excellent. The Albena resort is located in the land of the village of Obrochishte, where you can take a walk and learn a little more about the history of this region. The Balchik Palace - "Silent Nest" on the seashore is also nearby. An excellent destination for your trip there. In the Albena resort you can enjoy the wonderful Bulgarian cuisine, but you can also order something exotic. We wish you an unforgettable vacation in this Bulgarian resort.

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