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The town of Devin is located in the centers of Middle Rhodope Mountain. It mainly occupies the deep valley of the river Vacha, whic is located 684 meters above sea level. It is 220 km from Sofia, 45 km from Smolyan and 35 km from resort of Pamporovo. Due to its favorable geographical position the town has attracted settlers from ancient times.
According to several historical and archaeological research since Thracian times there was a settlement , which was named Diove. After the arrival of the Slavs and the conquest of the Rhodope Mountains, the village o was named Dyovlen. Its present name is from 1923 . For the ancient history of the town speaks straight archaeological research. In the town center is found medieval necropolis from XIII-XIV century. Found bronze and glass bracelets, pottery and more. The Archaeological findings are important, showing that medieval Dyovlen existed in its current location or in its immediate vicinity.
Over the years Devin pace of socio-economic and cultural development. Now its population numbering 8,225 people. Modern facades of apartment blocks, balneoleo-hospital, bar-restaurant-hotel, summer theater, gymnasium, school, kindergarten shape the new skyline of the city.
In the area of Devin settlement system is implemented large hydropower construction. Is highly developed animal husbandry, freshwater fish farming, mushroom, etc.
Devin is a town with many cultural traditions. City museum preserves valuable archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, materials from the revolutionary movement.
On the stage of newly exported cmunity-center perform amateur and professional bands from the area and country.
Holidaymakers and visitors of Devin can spend pleasant hours in the outskirts. Asphalt road leading to picturesque Trigrad rocks, the famous Cave Devil's Throat and the gorge. In the vicinity is built hut with 70 beds. Moreover, can be visited Yagodinska cave, Kemerovo bridge, hut Orpheus, rock phenomenon "Elephant."
On the south rise the northern slopes of Devin mountain and east - the western slopes of Chernatitsa. Surrounded by green rocky hills the west is saved from cold and stormy northwest and west winds. The region of Devin stands with favorable weather conditions - mild winters, cool summers and long number of sunny days. The air is fresh and pleasantly cool, humidity is normal. Devin and the region are known from antiquity for its healing waters and variety of mineral springs. Mineral waters, according to their physico-chemical characteristics are suitable for treatment and prevention of various diseases. These are diseases of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral nervous system, reproductive system, cardiovascular system, skin and other diseases. Except for external use is used for drinking and inhalation administration primarily in respiratory diseases of inflammatory, allergic and toxic nature.
Conditions in Devin are suitable for primary and secondary balneotreatment and in any event, requiring a total body strengthening and recovery from illness than those illnesses.
The popular naturally carbonated mineral water Mihalkovska is located in the village Mihalkovo and is the most carbonated water in the country. Is favorable for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, digestive tract, nervous system diseases.
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