#kyustendil dress

[pricklypear1997]

So I wanted to TRY to draw myself in the hetalia art style… I lost my stylus so it’s kinda messy to say the least 😆. Drew myself with the countries I have dual citizenship with lmao. Ofc, my beloved Bulgaria! And the USA lmao.

[kzlatkova]

The photo on the left is of me, when I was 8 years old, dressed in the national costume of Bulgaria from the town of Kyustendil. It is located in the western part of the country, close to the Serbian border, in the Osogovo region and where my family's roots lie. This type of dress is named a "Saya", and can vary as white, green or black. This one belonged to my great grandmother, and was worn for special celebrations and during mourning. It is over 105 years old.

On the right, is an illustration I did of the green version of this dress, which I wore separately in my teenage years, and unfortunately of which I have no photographs.

[meandrose]

Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

[blueliwo]

Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

[worldtravell]

Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.

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Pirgova Tower

Tourist attractions: the Pirgova Tower {15th century), the Church of St, George (12th-13th centuries). On the Hissarluk hill above the town are the rums of the majestic Asclepion and a Middle Age fortress. There is also the Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery with paintings by the artist, as well as works of other local artists. Hotels: Velbuzhd (three star) with 59 single rooms, 97 double rooms and 10 suites, bar, night club, banqueting hall, panoramic coffee shop, conference room and a billiards room; Pautalia — (two star) with 8 single rooms, 48 double rooms and 4 suites; Hissarluka — (one star), with 8 double rooms and one suite.

Of particular interest are the murals at Zemen Monastery, 25 km from Kyustendil. Outstanding among the frescoes are portraits of Deyan, a feudal ruler of Kyustendil and his wife Doya, the founder of the monastery. The monastery can be reached by train from Sofia or Kyustendil, or by car.

The Ethnographic Museum contains dresses, fabrics, finery and handicraft from the 19th and early 20th century.

The District History Museum was founded in 1897 and has five sections: archaeology — housed in the Ahmed-Bei mosque; National Revival Period and National Liberation Struggles — in the house of Voivode Dyado Ilyo; Ethnography and the History of Capitalism and Revolutionary Working- (lass Movement — in the Maiorova House ! he Major’s House), and Socialist Construction — in the Emfidjiev House — headquarters of the Russian troops during the 1877-1878 Russo- Turkish War of liberation.

Stanke Dimitrov

Return to the E-79 highway and continue south of Stanke Dimitrov. A road branches off to the left leading to Rila and Rila Monastery — the most important architectural and historical monument in Bulgaria from the Bulgarian National Revival- period founded by the hermit Ivan of Rila in the 10 th century. Tucked away in the mountains, away from major roads, the monastery enjoyed the rights of the Charter granted by Bulgarian kings and observed by the sultans. Towards the end of the 18th century the marauding Kurdjali bands destroyed the monastery. It was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. Situated at an altitude of 1,147 metres, it occupies an area of 32 000 sq m and is surrounded by stone walls around two metres thick and 24 metres tall.

Hrelyo Tower, built in 1335, is the oldest suriving structure tours sofia. On the top floor is the small Chapel of the Transfiguration with 14th century mural paintings. The main church rises in the centre of the enclosure and has decoration executed by wood-carvers from the Samokov, Debur and Razlog schools. The murals are the work of Samokov, Bansko and Razlog painters and by Zahari Zograph.

Of particular note are the guest rooms of the monastery which were furnished by other towns and therefore bear iheir names: The Koprivshtitsa Room, The Pazardjik Room, The Samokov Room, The Sofia Room, etc. The Refectory is a rare piece of architecture — note the large fire place, fine arcades and vaults. The monastery library contains over 20,000 books, a large number of manuscripts, old incunabula and beautifully bound books of Gospel. The museum also holds old parchments, icons, Herelyo’s throne and the original door of the church — the work of 14th century wood-carvers. Of special interest is the miniature cross made by the monk Raphael who worked on it for 12 years. Unfortunately the work has cost him his eye sight. IV has 140 biblical scenes with more than 1,500 human figures, no bigger than a grain of rice, sculptured by a needle. In the ethnographic section of the Museum are various objects and costumes, mainly offerings by pilgrims from all over the Balkan peninsula.