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village of Smilyan

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Smilyan is located 15 km. south of Smolyan, located at the southern slopes of Kaynadinskiya rid the valley of the river upstream of Arda. The village is the largest in the Smolyan region, with around 1600 inhabitants, it is the natural center of populated areas upstream of Arda river. The old name of the village is Smolen - so it is mentioned as a center of Smolensk in Tipika theme of the Byzantine general Gregory Bakuriyani given in 1083 to Bachkovski monastery. Smilian is one of the oldest villages in the Rhodopes. During the Ottoman rule has been made forcefully  chage into muslim faith. In the village and around it can see many ruins of churches, chapels, houses and tamples. During the Ottoman slavery Smilyan is administrative center of Ahachelebiyskata kazà. Until the change of faithin the village was located Smolyanskata bishops. Today's mosque in the village was built on the ruins of burnt by the Turkish conquerors in 1670g. Church St. Peter and Paul.

Today Smilyan is an example of ethnic tolerance and brotherly coexistence between Christians and Bulgarians muslims. The village is one of the largest churches in the Rhodopes. Today perverse history of the village Smilyan completely saved Clock Tower. Before the tower is a monument Vissarion Smolen. Agriculture, livestock, timber and wood preparing are the basic livelihood of the people. The main crops are potatoes and  famous smilyanski  beans. The village has several dairies producing some of the most delicious cheese and yellow-cheese in Bulgaria demonstrated its capacity and abroad.

Arda River and its tributaries along Smilyan are preferred place for many fishermen. From early spring to late autumn fishermen haul out  in the  trout, barbell and kefal. The village constitutes a major attraction in a restaurant garden can be seen dears, hares, wood grouse and huge wild pigs. In the center of the house has little pond, where swim trouts


At the end of August in the village organize a large congregation, which conducts fun competition for the most beautiful and most milky cow. In Smilyan has a cozy lodge and private rooms in which to stay. At 5 km west of Smilyan, on the way to Mogilitsa is well beautiful cave "Uhlovitsa.

Every year in November Festival is held fasula. The village is renowned for the production of large bean salad, gained popularity throughout the country. There are contests, for best producer for pano of beans and cooking food. All catering facilities in the village offer a free bean-chorba/ soup/.

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