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Kosovo is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is in municipality Asenovgrad, Plovdiv Region.
Three more settlements have the same name in Bulgaria. They are situated in: municipality Bregovo, Vidin Region; municipality Kaspichan, Shumen Region; municipality Treklyano, Kyustendil Region.
It is situated 50 km southwestern direction from the town of Plovdiv and 30 km southwestern direction from the town of Asenovgrad.
The population is about 10 inhabitants.
The terrain is mountainous with average altitude of 900 m.
The climate in the area is transcontinental with a cold winter with temperatures around 0ºС; the summer is cool with average temperatures of 22ºС.
The infrastructure of the village is developed and includes electricity, water-main, sewerage installation, telephones, internet and cable TV.
The village has a church. Also there are shops.
Places of interest and tourism
Asenova krepost is a medieval fortress in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains, on a high rocky ridge on the left bank of the Asenitsa River. It is situated 15 km from the town of Sadovo. The best preserved and most notable feature of Asenova krepost is the Holy Theotokos of Petrich Church from the 12th-13th century. The town of Asenovgrad takes its modern name from the fortress.
The Bachkovo Monastery or Petritsoni Monastery is situated 35 km from the town and is an important monument of Christian architecture and one of the largest and oldest in Bulgaria. It is located on the right bank of the Chepelare River. The monastery is known and appreciated for the unique combination of Byzantine, Caucasian and Bulgarian culture, united by the common faith.
Also close are situated the town of Chepelare and Pamporovo Resort. This locations have perfect conditions for winter sports and because their beautiful nature they attract tourists also in the summer.
Source: www.selokosovo.com
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