Price: Shiroka Luka is located in southern Bulgaria in the Rhodope Mountains. Located in the municipality of Smolyan (22 km northwest), Smolyan, 16 km and 5 km respectively from Pamporovo and the Mount and 22 km southeast of Devin. Situated in the valley on Shirokolushka river, between Perelik part of the mountain and Chernatitza. It was declared an architectural and folklore reserve. The village received its name from the old Bulgarian word "bow" - curve, curvature, sinuosity. Shiroka Laka is famous for its authentic Rhodope houses, situated in tiers on both sides of river. People from here were famous as builders and craftsmen. Old houses are typical Rhodope architectural style - low, with bay windows and internal wooden staircase as if they were hanging over narrow streets. Most rooms are wide, with wooden couches the walls, the windows are small. One of the local attractions was built for 38 days in 1834 Church of the Holy Virgin. The iconostasis of the church is unique in its style suggests that it is painted by Dimitar Zograh - brother of the famous Zachary Zograf. Near the church is old school, built in 1835 in addition to its remarkable architecture, Shiroka Luka is known for his songs, accompanied by bagpipe kaba. Shiroka Luka is a village where she was born and developed Rhodope song. Many of the most famous singers and pipers of the Rhodope folklore were born here. Proof of place of Shiroka Luka in Bulgarian folklore and tradition and established in 1972 Secondary School of Music for folk songs and instruments, which in 2006 was renamed the National School for Folk Arts - Shiroka Luka. From here leave many ecopaths. Rhodope bagpipe, the unique spirit of place and delicious cuisine attract a past in this region.
