Articles from category: Kotel from bulgariainside.com

Rakovski's Pantheon and Kotel's Revival Museum

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:04:00 +0300

Georgi Sava Rakovski’s pantheon and the Kotel revival museum are housed in an interesting building in the central part of town. Both opened doors in 1981, to honor 1300 years since the creation of the Bulgarian state. The museum holds evidence of the activities of over 200 revolutionaries and intellectuals from the region. Items were divided into four collections, namely leaders of the national revival, intellectuals, rebels and revolutionaries. Some of the famous Bulgarians presented include Petur Beron, Atanas Granitski and Georgi Mamarchev. Rakovski’s pantheon features a marble sarcophagus, where the revolutionary’s remains rest. A replica of his sword can be seen, as well. The museum is open for visitors from 9 am to 6 pm during the summer and from 8 am to midday and from 1 pm to 5 pm during the winter.

Kotel's Natural Science Museum

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:17:00 +0300

Kotel’s natural science museum features one of the most diversified collections in the country. Its exhibition area of 1000 sq m holds nearly 30 000 items, presenting the biodiversity of eastern Stara Planina Mountain. A teacher founded the museum. He collected items over several decades. In the 50s of the 20th century, his collection was used for the setting up of a museum under the guidance of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Items have been separated in several collections. Some of them include fossils, plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Fossils exceed 100 types. Over 200 plant and insect species can be examined, as well. The museum welcomes visitors each week day from 9 am to 5 pm. Call in advance, if you plan to visit on a Saturday or a Sunday.

Galatansko school

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:43:00 +0300

A revival-period construction in Kotel houses Galatansko school and has been named an architecture monument today. The building was constructed in 1869 in the typical for Kotel revival architectural style. The school was situated in Galata district that suffered no damage during a major fire in 1894 that destroyed most of the town. Today, the two-level house has become the home of a unique cloth and carpet collection. Visitors can examine some of the most colorful carpets and blankets ever made. The collection presents the evolution of coloring patterns throughout time. Some of the exhibited works have the impressive age of 150 to 200 years, yet all colors have remained vivid and sharp. Kotel carpets feature typical bright colors and geometrical shapes. Galatansko school is situated at 17 Izvorska street and welcomes visitors each day from 8.30 am to midday and from 1.30 pm...

Kotel

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:03:00 +0300

Kotel is a beautiful small town in the eastern part of Stara Planina Mountain. It hides in a valley surrounded by steep cliffs. Many caves can be explored in the region. The town is situated 50 km away from Sliven on the road to the villages of Ichera and Gradets. A second road that is nearly 18 km longer also leads there. According to historians, Kotel is a relatively young town that appeared in the beginning of the Ottoman rule, or the 14th and 15th centuries. Refugees from destroyed settlements moved there. Kotel’s vicinities were populated since ancient time, as archaeological findings show. Throughout time, Kotel became wealthier since its residents developed crafts. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the town turned into important cultural and economic center. Local craftsmen benefited from some privileges since they were responsible for the provision of goods...