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Kosta Perchevo is a village in Northwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Kula, Vidin region.
It is situated 10 km from the municipal center Kula, 34 kilometers southwest of the town of Vidin and 205 kilometers northwest of the city of Sofia.
Its population numbers 90 people. The climate is temperate continental. The terrain is hilly, the average altitude is 190m.
The village is named after the two brothers partisans - Kosta and Percho.
Children can be taught in high school and kindergarten in Kula city. There you can also find medical care from GPs and dentists and other specialists.
Kalchovets river flows through the village, 5 km west is Poletkovtsi dam, suitable for fishing.
In the region you can also visit:
Rakovishki monastery "Holy Trinity", which is located 30 km southwest. Founded in X-XI century, and after the fall of Bulgaria under Ottoman rule declined. It was restored in the XVII century by St. Pimen Sofiyski. In the late XVIII century it was destroyed. Currently it is restored and operating. The road to the monastery passes through the village of Rakovica.
Ancient fortress Castra Martis, whose remains are located in the town of Kula. It was likely built by the Emperor Diocletian between III and IV century. It defended the way from Bononia to Singidunum through Vrashka chuka that is one of the western passes of the Balkan Mountains.
"Magura" cave, located about 45 km southeast of the village. The cave is one of the most beautiful in the country, a part of the Hundred national tourist sites.
Belogradchik Rocks - one of the most famous rock formations in Bulgaria, also a part of the Hundred national tourist sites. Located 45 km southeast.
Sources: http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com, http://bg.wikipedia.org, Mirela
Photos: http://www.vidin-online.com.