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The town of Petrich is situated in the furthermost southwestern part of Bulgaria, in the foot of Belasitsa Mountain. This is the point, where the borders of Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia meet.
Petrich is an old town and just like many others in Bulgaria; it has been set up over the remains of an ancient Thracian fortress. The fortress named Petra gave the town its current name.
A number of sites should be seen if you decide to visit the region. The town’s history museum, the church Sveta Bogoroditsa constructed in 1857, Belasitsa Mountain and the famous region of Roupite all feature among the must-sees.
Roupite has become famous for several reasons. Bulgaria’s world-famed prophet, named Vanga, lived there and delivered from Roupite her prophecies, both optimistic and dark. She asked for the construction of a church and it is there today to remind people about the prophet. St. Petka chapel brags the paintings of famous Bulgarian artist Svetlin Rousev.
Mineral springs, which according to people have healing power, flow in Roupite. According to some, the region has its specific biomagnetic field. The only volcano on the territory of Bulgaria, Kozhouh, is also situated nearby.
The famous spa resort of Marikostinovo is located few kilometers away from Petrich. If you have enough time, visit the town of Melnik. This is the smallest Bulgarian town and is well known for its weird sand towers and quality wine.
Sandanski, yet another spa resort, is located in the same region. Many people prefer the region for treatment and recovery because of the favorable climate. Summer here is hot and you can sense the waft from the nearby Aegean Sea. Temperature during the winter rarely drops below zero degrees Celsius.
Petrich is an old town and just like many others in Bulgaria; it has been set up over the remains of an ancient Thracian fortress. The fortress named Petra gave the town its current name.
A number of sites should be seen if you decide to visit the region. The town’s history museum, the church Sveta Bogoroditsa constructed in 1857, Belasitsa Mountain and the famous region of Roupite all feature among the must-sees.
Roupite has become famous for several reasons. Bulgaria’s world-famed prophet, named Vanga, lived there and delivered from Roupite her prophecies, both optimistic and dark. She asked for the construction of a church and it is there today to remind people about the prophet. St. Petka chapel brags the paintings of famous Bulgarian artist Svetlin Rousev.
Mineral springs, which according to people have healing power, flow in Roupite. According to some, the region has its specific biomagnetic field. The only volcano on the territory of Bulgaria, Kozhouh, is also situated nearby.
The famous spa resort of Marikostinovo is located few kilometers away from Petrich. If you have enough time, visit the town of Melnik. This is the smallest Bulgarian town and is well known for its weird sand towers and quality wine.
Sandanski, yet another spa resort, is located in the same region. Many people prefer the region for treatment and recovery because of the favorable climate. Summer here is hot and you can sense the waft from the nearby Aegean Sea. Temperature during the winter rarely drops below zero degrees Celsius.
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