It is not clear when and who created the monastery. This is due to the great fire in the 17th century, which damaged a large part of the monastery complex and burned the monastery library. The oldest objects found here are ornaments and coins from the time of Michael VIII Palaeologus (1250-85).
The monastery was restored at the beginning of the XVIII century with the financial help of rich bulgarians from all over the country. Reconstruction began in 1715, and the church was fully completed in 1732.
Irakli Beach - a paradise for wild campers in Bulgaria
Irakli beach is located near the village of Emona and is in the eastern part of Bulgaria. It is best known for its wildlife and beautiful beach, and for some probably with the nearby hiking destination Kom-Emine.
Beautiful, wild and unforgettable! These are my three words symbolizing Irakli. Visit it and you will see for yourself. The beaches of Bulgaria are waiting for you this summer, so get in a good mood, choose a destination and just go.
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I had participated in Tryavna Ultra before and read that the new distance of 100 km includes Shipka and Buzludzha, and this was my dream. I signed up without thinking!
How do you prepare for a 100km run? How much to train? What should I eat? And where will I live at that time? I had no idea!
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Kingdom of Mumjidam
In nine mountains in the tenth, in nine forests in the tenth, in nine rivers in the tenth there was a kingdom nestled on a small hill in the heart of the Rhodopes. It was big and lively, people looked after the animals, cultivated the land ...
The Beli Iskar eco-trail is located near the village of the same name. 75 km from Sofia and only 5 km from Samokov it is a wonderful escape from the gray.
The trail is about 6 km long and runs mainly on forest paths. Along the way you will cross 8 large and as many small bridges. It also includes an amazing panoramic playground.