Welcome to Elena!

The picturesque mountain town of Elena is situated at the foothills of the thickly forrested Elenski Balkan. Elena keeps 147 monuments of culture, including the architectural and historical complex “Daskalolivnitsata” and the house-museum “Ilarion Makariopolski”.

“Daskalolivnitsata” is located in the center of the town and is the first Bulgarian public building. It was built in 1844 for the needs of the first Bulgarian school with classes founded by Ivan Nikolov Momchilov. The name “Daskalolivnitsa” was given by the Bulgarian poet Petko Rachev Slaveikov – a graduate of the school. Part of the complex are also church “St. Nicholas” and Kamburov Inn. In the courtyard of the historical complex is also the temple „Assumption of Holy Mother of God” with the Clock Tower, as well as the Popnikolov house.

Of all the preserved old houses in Elena, the most interesting is the house and museum of Ilarion Makariopolski. Apart from its historical importance, this house also has a high architectural value. It is typical of Elena rich wooden clad houses with spacious rooms and picturesque exterior and interior decoration.

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