Tourist attraction
Gela - energy center of the Rhod...

Did you know that on Livingston Island in Antarctica has nose Gela called just on this Rhodope Village? Many believe that even Gela is a generator of positive energy that fills the body and soul after a few hours of downtime. Gela is a constant source of myths and facts. It's Rhodope picturesque village, which is considered the birthplace of Orpheus. It consists of seven neighborhoods located on several hills, and all that violates quiet are the cattle bells and music of bagpipes. Most convenient to get there is through the resort Pamporovo (located about 20 km from the village), and then to decline to a wide bow. Besides the ruins of an ancient city in the suburbs, especially curious attraction rock painting of a man and two running animals found near Mount Turlata and Thracian mound near the chapel "St. Elias" (for which local claim that there is such a strong magnetic field that clocks stopped). There are also Thracian fortress cemetery with funeral ritual known Thracian leader and 20 of his subjects, and the village is still showing signs of the ancient Roman roads connecting Aegean towns with the Upper Valley. In the vicinity of Gela you can see some of the most amazing natural phenomena and to hear from local legends about them. These include cave "Lednitsata" (about 8 km west of the village near the hut "Lednitsata"), rock 'Flower of Orpheus "(where it grows a beautiful flower with pink flowers sprouted from the blood of Orpheus after priestesses of Dionysus tore his body), the rock forms "Elephant", "Head" and the silhouette of Eurydice. The fresh mountain air, lugging winds of the Aegean Sea, is considered extremely beneficial health factor, particularly for lung problems. For lovers of mountain trails Gela solicitation great opportunities for trekking to nearby peaks with many opportunities to stay overnight in one of the dozens of huts scattered along the slopes of the Rhodope. The most delicious mushrooms grow here. With the most important cultural - historical significance is the old church "Holy Trinity", built in the early XX century on fire and destroyed in the XVII century monastery "St. Constantine and Helen. In laying the foundations thereof locals discovered the tomb of a senior Orthodox cleric, which together with the body was laid golden crown and scepter. And since it is known that after his exile in the monastery Patriarch Euthymius was buried secret place, today we all believe that it was found his grave. Gela is vyarno the Rhodope tradition to enchant every guest with delicious dishes, traditional folk music and magical blissful atmosphere. Near the village are caves "Uhlovitsa", "Devil's Throat" and "Yagodinska." In Gela annually conducts summer National Bagpipe. From the nearest village Stoykite to the peak Snejanka will reach only 25 minutes using a lift. Gela has a track for winter sports, located at the top of the village. The length of the track is 800 meters and is equipped with a tow rope running continuously during the winter season. You can take your skis or snowboard rentals, and relaxing in a nearby teahouse.