Rupite

Location: Petrich · Blagoevgrad

Monasteries and places of worship

Rupite near Petrich is associated with Vanga and the Church of Saint Petka of Bulgaria. Kozhuh Hill rises above the surrounding landscape, which also has thermal springs. Gardens around the church offer space to walk while discovering this pilgrimage destination and the natural setting of the Struma valley.

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The iconostasis of Saint Petka Bulgarska contains icons painted by artist Svetlin Rusev. Vanga’s small house stands nearby, connecting the religious complex with the personal history of its founder.

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