Village Polska Skakavitsa

Полска Скакавица водопада е на 18 км от Кюстендил. Polska Skakavitsa waterfall charming in May!

Polska Skakavitsa waterfall charming in May! The beauties of Bulgaria! A wonderful place. Extremely attractive and memorable, which you must visit. When you go to the waterfall, you pass through several villages in the Kyustendil Municipality. But before that, it is good to visit the town of Kyustendil. There is something to see in this town. This is perhaps the oldest town in Bulgaria. Visit Hisarluka and enjoy the mineral water in one of the SPA Hotels. When you go to the Skakavitsa waterfall, you will pass through the villages of Kopilovtsi, Shishkovtsi and Razhdavica. In Shishkovtsi you can visit the museum of Vladimir Dimitrov - the Master. When you get to Razhdavica, you should be careful not to miss the turnoff to the village of Polska Skakavitsa. There is no signpost for the village, but there is a signpost "Waterfall". In the video you will see some of the remarkable views that open before you. You will also see the Dragon's Cave. Why it is called that, you will find out on the spot. By car you can almost reach the path that leads to the waterfall (only about 600-700 meters). If you are fond of a longer hike, you can leave the car immediately after the last houses of the village and walk about 4 km. In this season (May) the waterfall is remarkable and you will be completely enchanted and satisfied with your journey. Nearby is also the Shishman Fortress (Three Towers Fortress), called by the local population. You must also visit the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin. There is an Eco-trail "Church of the Assumption of the Virgin". The Shegava Canyon is also nearby. We wish you an exceptional experience!

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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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