Price: Chapel "St. Elijah the prophet "is located about a kilometer north of the village Saparevo ( Sapareva banya, province Kyustendil) in the area Stario kamik . It is located in a picturesque ancient oak forest. It is accessible by well marked and recognizable trail offers plenty of beautiful views of the surrounding mountain slopes and peaks. The track is not particularly difficult , although there are quite steep sections . In principle, "St. Elijah the prophet "can be reached by car, but this option is not recommended because it lost much of the charm of communing with nature . The chapel were built shelter with fireplace , benches and tables.
After the First World War, local resident Ristosko Tsvetanov decided to build a chapel on the old consecrated ground that existed in this place in gratitude that he had returned from exile. In subsequent years, the chapel is built and building three nuns . Thus, "St Elijah "became a nunnery , which existed until 1952. In 1975, the son of my grandfather Ristosko Tsvetanov (whom the locals still remember Risto grandfather ) , George built a small monastery near the fountain with the help of his friend Nicholas Calvin. To illuminate his work , they give an offering to the patronal feast of the monastery - Ilinden . The event was attended by almost all the inhabitants of Saparevo . Later in 1989 the old building was pushed and in its place was built a new , larger, again with the volunteer work of the villagers .
During the Bulgarian Revival Saparevo residents are among the most active economically and spiritually enlightened work throughout the Kyustendil region . This creates monastery schools were built churches , develop trade and crafts . Before liberation creates philistine mutual association and saparevtsi fame as the finest improver ( specialists in irrigated agriculture ) throughout the region.
Ecopath " Saparevo - St. Prophet Iliya" is easy and pleasant to go. It is suitable for beginners , groups of young children and older naturalists . However, it should be borne in mind that the weather conditions in the area are quite variable and may suddenly surprise you a deluge or great storm . To worry about , however, will not, because along the route you can hide in many places , and its duration is negligible, especially given that it is located in a busy area .
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