Vacation in mountain en http://www.mountshouse.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:15:52 GMT http://www.mountshouse.com http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000002 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000002 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:15 GMT Village of Lomets is situated 13 km far away from town of Troyan. One theory about the origin of the village's name is that in the past the village has been a place where were being mined stones. There are historical finds pointing that on this place in the past are being mined stones that are being used for building of Roman castles and stations. They were guarding the road passing by Troyan. Most attractive about the village is the recently found Roman Castle Sostra. On the place are found many valuable finds like coins, utensils, memorial stones. The most valuable find is a an ancient Trakian mask which is dated about V-IV century before Christ. The mask is found on pieces and is restored. It is being kept in the National Historical Museum in Sofia. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=05000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=05000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:19 GMT Look at the leaflet for the old time and mountain houses Alexcris. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:15 GMT Central Stara Planina is ecologically clean area. The area is pleased with intact nature and is a part of the national park "Central Balkan" of Stara Planina. That is one of the most valuable and the biggest protected territories. The century old forests are the home of squirrels, wolfs, wild bears and wild goats. In the air may be seen eagles, falcons and hawks. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000001 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000001 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:16 GMT The monastery is located beside the river Tcherni Osam, at 10 km far away from the town of Trojan. It is the third considerable monastery of the country and is the biggest one of the north Bulgaria. It is created during the XVI century. The beautiful mural paintings in the church "The Holy Virgin" are created during the period of 1847-1849 by the famous Bulgarian painter of the Bulgarian national revival Zachari Zograph. The beautiful wood-carving of the sanctuary is a product of the wood-carving school of the town of Trjavna (year 1839). ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=04000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=04000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:18 GMT ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000001 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000001 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:12 GMT The mountain house Alexcris of the village of Shipkovo, offers you a house for rest distant only 150 m. away from mineral baths of the village of Shipkovo. The house offers calm, rest, comfort and recreations in the middle of the beautiful natural landmarks of the mountain Stara Planina in the contact area of the national park "Central Balkan". The area is able to tear everyone away from the every day’s tasks and to throw him in one quiet and calm area with beautiful nature and unique climate. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000003 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000003 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:17 GMT Among the traditional festivities of the town of Apriltzi are the horse ridings during the month of February. They are dedicated to the Theodore's name's day, the festivities during the month of May about the anniversaries of the April uprising and the festivities during the month of September about the folklore festival "Sparkles from the past". ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:14 GMT The village Scandalo is located in the national park "Central Balkan" in the Central part of the North of Bulgaria, and is 15 km far from the town of Troyan and 3 km from the town of Apriltzi. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000001 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=02000001 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:14 GMT The village Shipkovo is located in the north slopes of the intermediate part of Stara planina, within the Fore-Balkan folds, in the east slopes of the Vasiljovska mountain, 20 km west away from the town of Trojan and about 47 km south-east away from the town of Teteven. The village is located in the valley of the river Rajdavetz-left hand side feeder of the river Beli Ossam in the contact area of the national park "Central Balkan". ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000004 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000004 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:18 GMT The mountain is a world, waiting to be rediscovered by the people. Leaving the daily problems away, the enthusiastic mountain-climber synchronizes perfectly himself and the mountain-only the mountain, the mountain-climber and his rucksack on his back. And why not with one mountain bicycle? The ecological paths, as well as the lot of mountain paths, offer a lot of possibilities for understanding the large variety of animal and plants world of the area. In the area there are a lot of panorama views. They may be reached easily by bicycle and by car. There are a lot of itineraries for bicycle and car tourism passing through beautiful villages and natural landmarks.The old time house Alexcris has bicycles for sport and tourism. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=00000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=00000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:11 GMT The old time house Alexcris in the village of Scandalo is the place, where the reveries come true and the dreams become a reality. We have not only the wish, but also the possibility to provide you with unique calm, homey and unique walks in the preserved nature in the mountain of Stara Planina. Feel the wind blow, the flowers smell, the grass aroma, the warmth of the sun, the rivers babble and the Balkan freshness. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000002 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000002 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:13 GMT Village of Lomets is situated 13 km far away from town of Troyan. One theory about the origin of the village's name is that in the past the village has been a place where were being mined stones. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=01000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:12 GMT The old time house Alexcris, existing since XIX century offering unique calm, homey and, comfort in a traditional Bulgarian village, successfully preserving its spirit. The fascination of the beautiful nature, of the preserved flora and fauna of the mountain Stara Planina is completed with the river Vidima, crossing the area. The area is able to tear even the most burdened with problems person away from the every days' tasks and to throw him in one quiet and calm area with beautiful nature and typical charm of the Bulgarian old traditions. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000002 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=03000002 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:16 GMT The museum is placed on the central square "Vasrajdane" and is famous with the fact that is the only Bulgarian museum preserved the wealth of the masters of the popular arts, crafts and applied arts. The exhibition is shown in 10 halls. The museum investigates and shows the beginning and the development of the popular crafts and applied arts in the area: ceramics, woodworking, wood processing, wood-carving, icon painting, iron processing, wine vessels production, guns production, goldsmith’ s trade, manufacturing of home spun, weaving, interior of the mountain house, modern crafts. ... http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=09000000 http://www.mountshouse.com/index.php?page=09000000 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:19:19 GMT Look at the leaflet for the old time and mountain houses Alexcris. ...