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Museum of the Rhodope Karst in Chepelare

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 +0200

The town of Chepelare is the home of one of Bulgaria’s unique museums. It has been named Museum of the Rhodope Karst and is situated on the ground floor of Peshterniak hotel. Reaching the museum is relatively easy and even if you fail following the signs, local people will be glad to show you the direction. If you are traveling towards Pamporovo, enter Chepelare and head to the second bridge. You need to turn there, crossing the main Chepelare street. A second left turn will follow immediately and you will see the hotel. Peshterniak hotel resembles a typical Alpine hut. The Museum of the Rhodope Karst is unique for both Bulgaria and the Balkans. Most of the exhibits were discovered in the Rhodope Mountains and have been displayed since 1980. It provokes the imagination of visitors, getting them acquainted with unusual artifacts, little known facts and the history of...

Chepelare

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:21:00 +0200

Chepelare is a small town hidden in the heart of Rhodope Mountain. It is situated only nine km away from the resort of Pamporovo, 20 km away from the town of Smolyan and 240 km away from Sofia. The altitude of 1100 m makes Chepelare the highest town in the country. Its population is 9000 people. Much of Chepelare’s history is still unknown. Archaeological remains show that the region was populated in ancient times. During the revival period, Chepelare turned into a major cultural center. Many churches and chapels were constructed to keep spirits in the region high. Almost each church had a school. Today, two churches, 15 chapels and two mosques function in the town. St. Atanasii Veliki church was constructed in 1834 and named a monument of culture in 1978. St. Ouspenie Bogoroditchno church is also a monument of culture, constructed and painted in 1866. Muslims...