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What to see in the village of Dolene

A symphony of the magnificence of nature awaits you in the village of Dolene!

Ograzhden mountain serves as a protective embrace, offering a backdrop of unparalleled beauty. With every step, you’ll encounter a kaleidoscope of colors and scents as thousands of flowers bloom, painting the landscape with their vibrant hues.

Gallery of Flowers (Markeve) - emblematic area, neighborhood of Chorbadzhii

It is characterized by the first floral compositions in the area.
The area of Markeve bears the name of the richest family that ever lived on these lands. The people of Markev accumulated their wealth by trading in valuable and niche goods such as silk and flowers, which were presented during the Dolen fair with huge success.

For the first time, residents of Markev began to arrange their yards with flowers in order to stand out from the rest and claim a higher status in society.

Today on site you can find: massive parts of Markevtsi’s house, remains of bug storage rooms, household nursery and foundations of other Chorbadji houses. All authentic infrastructures are exquisitely arranged according to the floral trends and surrounded by a panoramic view of Belasitsa mountain!

You can learn more about flowers and why you see them all around you from the Florist’s Talk at the House of the Cradle!

Gallery of Flowers (Markeve) - emblematic area, neighborhood of Chorbadzhii

It is characterized by the first floral compositions in the area.
The area of Markeve bears the name of the richest family that ever lived on these lands. The people of Markev accumulated their wealth by trading in valuable and niche goods such as silk and flowers, which were presented during the Dolen fair with huge success.

For the first time, residents of Markev began to arrange their yards with flowers in order to stand out from the rest and claim a higher status in society.

Today on site you can find: massive parts of Markevtsi’s house, remains of bug storage rooms, household nursery and foundations of other Chorbadji houses. All authentic infrastructures are exquisitely arranged according to the floral trends and surrounded by a panoramic view of Belasitsa mountain!

You can learn more about flowers and why you see them all around you from the Florist’s Talk at the House of the Cradle!

Herb Gallery (Sredorek) - an old spiritual and energy center

Characterized by the first church in the village, the mystical icon and the legend of the medicine man.

In the past, the first church in the village was built on this sacred place, which was home to a mystical icon of unknown origin and strong healing power. Even the healers in the area drew energy from it to enhance the medicinal properties of the herbs.

The icon was able to give a legacy to quite a few families, but the most memorable remains the legend of the medicine man and the founding family.

Today on the site you can find the house of this family, which is one of the first houses built in the village, to the right of it a place for drying and processing herbs.

You can hear the legend of the medicine man, as well as more about the herbs, from the “Herbalist’s Talk” in “Panorama”!

Herb Gallery (Sredorek) - an old spiritual and energy center

Characterized by the first church in the village, the mystical icon and the legend of the medicine man.

In the past, the first church in the village was built on this sacred place, which was home to a mystical icon of unknown origin and strong healing power. Even the healers in the area drew energy from it to enhance the medicinal properties of the herbs.

The icon was able to give a legacy to quite a few families, but the most memorable remains the legend of the medicine man and the founding family.

Today on the site you can find the house of this family, which is one of the first houses built in the village, to the right of it a place for drying and processing herbs.

You can hear the legend of the medicine man, as well as more about the herbs, from the “Herbalist’s Talk” in “Panorama”!

Church "Uspenie Bogorodichno" - a cultural monument and the current home of the mystical icon

Its history, symbolism and interesting facts can be heard from the “Historian’s Talk” on the spot.

Church "Uspenie Bogorodichno" - a cultural monument and the current home of the mystical icon

Its history, symbolism and interesting facts can be heard from the “Historian’s Talk” on the spot.

Paprata - an emblematic area, a neighborhood of farmers and animal breeders

It is characterized by the export of the largest agricultural and animal products in the region. They were traded mainly in Thessaloniki, Constantinople and especially during the Dolen Fair. The people who lived here are known for the taste of their dairy products and the way they are produced. They implemented a specific technology of transferring milk through clay pipes (majii), which started from the high mountain pastures and reached this district.

Today, you can find remains of the terraced gardens with their retaining walls, foundations of domestic premises for the storage of agricultural produce and milk. All this is specifically arranged with floral types, even if you leave it to your imagination you can also glimpse pictures painted with flowers.

(The “Gallery of Agricultural Labor” and a themed restaurant to it are being built)

Paprata - an emblematic area, a neighborhood of farmers and animal breeders

It is characterized by the export of the largest agricultural and animal products in the region. They were traded mainly in Thessaloniki, Constantinople and especially during the Dolen Fair. The people who lived here are known for the taste of their dairy products and the way they are produced. They implemented a specific technology of transferring milk through clay pipes (majii), which started from the high mountain pastures and reached this district.

Today, you can find remains of the terraced gardens with their retaining walls, foundations of domestic premises for the storage of agricultural produce and milk. All this is specifically arranged with floral types, even if you leave it to your imagination you can also glimpse pictures painted with flowers.

(The “Gallery of Agricultural Labor” and a themed restaurant to it are being built)

The house with the cradle - the place of floral fantasies and the cradle of flowers

On the spot:

  • “Florist’s Speech”
  • “Cradle of Flowers”
  • Exhibition of floral compositions
  • A place for relaxation
  • Coffee and refreshments
  • Sweet Temptations

The house with the cradle - the place of floral fantasies and the cradle of flowers

On the spot:

  • “Florist’s Speech”
  • “Cradle of Flowers”
  • Exhibition of floral compositions
  • A place for relaxation
  • Coffee and refreshments
  • Sweet Temptations

The Panorama - The Panorama - the place that will lift you up into the clouds

It is characterized by an almost 360° stunning view of the village of Dolene, the Ograzhden, Belasitsa and Slavyanka mountains, as well as parts of North Macedonia.

On the spot:

  • “The Herbalist’s Talk”
  • The Legend of the Medicine Man
  • Exhibition of herbs
  • Restaurant – inn

The Panorama - The Panorama - the place that will lift you up into the clouds

It is characterized by an almost 360° stunning view of the village of Dolene, the Ograzhden, Belasitsa and Slavyanka mountains, as well as parts of North Macedonia.

On the spot:

  • “The Herbalist’s Talk”
  • The Legend of the Medicine Man
  • Exhibition of herbs
  • Restaurant – inn
Dolene Village

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Enjoy the beauty and magic of Dolene village. With us, you will be charged with many positive emotions for a very long time and with incredible memories of your visit!