SANDANSKI, BULGARIA
Synthia and I have made several day-trips to Sandanski. Sandanski is situated in south-western Bulgaria, at the bottom of Pirin mountain. The town history has been also marked by the Romans and the Byzantines. According to the legend the old name of the town -Sveti Vrach, is connected with two folk healers and actually means Saint Healers. Spartacus , who led the great slave revolt against the Roman Empire in the first century BC, is believed to have been born here.
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Synthia and I visited the ruins of a castle in Sidirokastro, Greece, located just before the border of Bulgaria. |
When you enter Sandanski you will see this monument and the statue of Spartacus. |
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There are several ruins around Sandanski. |
More ruins |
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This fountain is located near the center of town. |
This is the Holyrojen Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary located in Melnik, Bulgaria. Melnik is about 3-4 miles from Sandanski. |
