
The sunken church "St. Ivan Rilski" is located in the Zhrebchevo dam, in the village of Zapalnya. It was built in 1891-1892 and was an important spiritual center for the local population. In the 1960s, the construction of the dam began. The village of Zapalnya, along with the villages of Zhrebchevo and Dolno Panichеrevo, were erased from the map of Bulgaria, and their inhabitants were evicted.
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Grado peak is located in Ponor mountain. With its 1082 meters, it is definitely not the highest peak in the mountain, but the path to it will fascinate and captivate you. It is located near the village of Breze, which is a little off the road Sofia - Montana, about 50 km from Sofia. The path to the top is 5.5 km long and takes an hour and a half at a normal pace. The peak is not very clearly defined, but from there you can see a great view of the village of Breze, the village of Dobravitsa and the rock phenomenon Stolo, which is one of the symbols of Ponor.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of the Natural History Museum in the village of Cherni Osam! This museum is a unique look at the richness of life that nature in this region has at its disposal. Discover displays that tell picturesque stories of animal and plant species collected with love and passion over many years of work by enthusiastic scientists and collectors.
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The school for mountain guides in Cherni Osam is a prestigious educational institution combining rich experience, modern training and passion for nature. Located in the heart of the amazing Stara Planina, this school offers students an exceptional opportunity to develop their skills in mountain sports, travel and ecology.
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Vinprom Troyan is a famous Bulgarian rakia (bulgarian brandy) company that has a long and rich tradition in the production of various types of rakia and alcohol. It was founded in 1948 and is distinguished by the high quality of its products. Started behind the walls of the Troyan monastery, the production of Troyan plum rakia turned the small town into a real rakia capital.
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