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The village of Sokolite

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Sokolite is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali region.

Sokolite is located 24 km west of the village of Chernoochene, 39 km north-west of Kardzhali, 52 km south-west of Haskovo and approximately 224 km south-east of the capital Sofia city.

The village of Sokolite spreads in the Eastern Rhodopes, at an altitude of about 760 m. The relief is mountainous and the climate characterizes with warm summer and cold winter. 

The population is approximately 65 people.

The village's infrastructure is settled with partly asphalted and lighted streets. There are water and electricity supply systems. There is a mosque here. Primary school, community center, kindergarten and a machine workshop you can find in the village of Komuniga /11 km in the north-east/. Medical care for the population is provided by one GP again there and the nearest health center is in Chernoochene.

TOURISM

Those who like fishing can take advantage of the dam situated close to the village - Borovitsa Dam /7 km in the south-west/ as well as from the two microdams near the village of Daskalovo /17 km in the east/ - Daskalovo 1 Dam and Daskalovo 2 Dam.

In the village of Zhenda /2 km in the east/, in the Asar Каya area you will find the remains of a Thracian fortress and sanctuary located on a high rock terrace with a magnificent view to the region.

In the village of Pchelarovo /24 km in the east/ you can visit a few sites:

  • The church of St. Paraskeva, known among local people as "St. Petka". It features an original bell tower with six-wall dome with cross over round columns. Near the church is the old monastery school. In close proximity is the big fountain with a small chapel in front of it. The church is operational and is announced to be a monument of culture. 
  • The medieval fortress in Gradishteto area located near the road leading to Haskovo. The fortress is a local monument of culture as well. It is easily accessible and is a pleasant place to visit.
  • An ethnographic museum with a bit collection - local costumes, tools, etc.

Sources: http://www.hramove.bg, www.wikipedia.org, http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos: http://www.panoramio.com

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