Broshura Summer-2013

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bath show that hundreds of years ago the water had been used for treatment. The picturesque mountain scenery, the thermal mineral spring and the clean and fresh air create a unique atmosphere in this mountain village. In the last few years it has become an attractive place for tourists.

The Devil's bridge is the biggest and most majestic bridge of the Rhodope mountain. It is a masterpiece of the Middle Age Architecture. Standing under it, you will be astounded by its huge dimensions and exquisitely elegant and symmetric forms. Arda river flows under it, forming an extraordinarily beautiful canyon. The Devil's bridge has been restraining the water flow from 300 years. At its present location there was a Roman bridge, part of the famous ancient road "Via Ignacia" connecting Aegean and Thrace in the Makaza Pass. This is the place where many films have been filmed. Devil's Bridge looks impressive and somewhat ancient. It resembles peaked structure, descending obliquely to both banks of the river and forming three arches with 4 smaller holes between them (used for recording the water level). The central dome, where the "seal of Solomon" is marked is the the highest point - almost 12 meters. Devil's Bridge is 56 meters long, 3.5 meters high and looks like cobblestone road. Lower handrails on both sides have been preserved from the old Roman bridge. 40


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