"St. Petka of Bulgaria"

There isn't a Bulgarian who doesn't hear for this saint woman named Vanga. She built with her own resources the church "Saint Petka of Bulgaria" in 1992. It become a place for worship for thousands of people in need.
The people said that Vanga stayed a long time on that place before she built the church. When they asked her "Why?", her answer was that on this place there had an energy, had had an ancient city, which was burned....
St Petka is painted by Svetlin Rusev. In view of the fact that the images are too realistic, Bulgarian Synod refused to consecrate the place. Because of this the building is called only "temple of Vanga". It is not mentioned the religion.
After her death, Vanga is buried near the temple. All the time there are many suppositories which light up it.
St Petka is located in Southwest Bulgaria, near river of Struma, in the place called "Rupite", on a few kilometers from the town of Petrich. There are a few mineral waters springs located just next to the church. There is also one big pool and two smalls - one for men and one for women. A lot of people come here looking a cure for their diseases.
St Petka is like created by God, with its beautiful flower gardens. Here you feel the spirit of Vanga, everywhere is so quietly. There are many Bulgarian and foreign tourists who come here to bending down in front of this place. The atmosphere make us to look at our inside world! Near the church is the Vanga's house where she lived before her death. Nothing isn't moved after that.
When you are leaving this place, you feel yourself sublimate!

VISIT BULGARIA TO LOVE HER FOREVER!

Bulgaria is a small country located in the eastern part of the Balkan peninsula. For most of the people who live here or are visited this area, Bulgaria is a symbol of beautiful wild nature, worm hospitable people and ancient culture.
My wish is to show you my country how I see her - the history places and the beautiful one which are not even located on the map.

Leshten

Leshten is a small village situated in Eastern Rodopy mountain, which has preserved the unique spirit of the Bulgarian revival period. It is located at - 200km far way from the capital city Sofia, and at 14km from the town of Gothse Delchev. This is one beautiful place which can offer you beautiful nature, architecture, cobblestone pavements, romantic of the gone times but also the modern comfort. The houses carry the old spirit - wooden floor, a fireplace, hand-woven colourful rags, small windows. In the local taverns you can even cook by yourself, using homegrowned ingredients.
The people who are living in this area are Christian and Muslim but this fact doesn't stand between the people. In the past the main make of living have been masonry, blacksmith craft and gold mining. Now days Leshten is one the most attractive place for country tourism. The wild nature which surround this place makes you to forget everything and to reveal in the views...When you are there, you feel like the time is stoped before many years!. In this part of the country there are many thermall springs, both SPA centers with modern comfort and old houses where you can stay and feel the atmosphere of the past old time.
Near Leshten is situated resort of Ognianovo, where you can stay for relax or for sanatorium treatment. It offer indoor and outdoor swimming pools with mineral water - Roman bath. The feeling to swim in hot water outdoor when snow cover everything is unforgettable memory.

If you want to feel the Bulgarian spirit, you should visit the places which are not on the tourist brochures!

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