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Dobreva cheresha is a village in southern Bulgaria. It is located in Rudozem Municipality, Smolyan region.
It is 9 km northwest from the town of Rudozem, nearly 21 km southeast from the town of Smolyan, in the same direction at 38 km from the resort Pamporovo and 270 km from the capital Sofia.
The altitude is 825 meters, climate is temperate-continental. Characterized by mild and long winters, and summers are cool.
The permanent population is about 10 people.
In the nearby village of Polkovnik Serafimovo / 11 km northwest / operate a community center, several shops and small hotels. The closest medical and educational institutions are located in the town of Rudozem.
In the town of Rudozem interesting are the following places:
Medieval fortress "Koznik" - situated on a cliff above the town of Rudozem. It can be reached by Eco trail "Kechi Kaya" - "Koznik". The castle is part of the whole fortification system, which in the past has served to defend the Rhodopes.
Ancient Temple under the mount "Gypsy gradishte". This historical landmark is reached by Eco trail "Gypsy gradishte" - "The court".
Mosque and "The Golden Quran" in the village of Chepintsi (16 km). It is the emblem of the village and is the only one in the country with two minarets - 35 m each. It has a rich library with over 800 publications and books in Arabic and Persian philosophy, astronomy, Islamic law and rhetoric.
Monastery "St. Elena" (formerly known as "Saint Irene") above Plovdivtsi village (20 km).
Text: Mirela
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