An unexpected journey out of town with my husband and friends...
Where? To the town of Tryavna, situated in the Balkan Mountains.
One of its symbols - the Clock Tower, built in 1814, was under repair.
The unique, magical atmosphere of this little town, is due to its traditional architecture...
Намиращата се под земята църква "Св.Архангел Михаил" ...
The "St. arch. Michail" church, built under the ground level ...
The romantic cafes...
Но може би най-вече народните занаяти, чиято традиция e запазена жива.
But mostly to the unceasing tradition of some of the Bulgarian national crafts (mainly - the wood-carving).
If you walk there, you'll be tempted by the little souvenir shops, situated "at every corner" (you can even watch how the craftsmen work).
Тревненската зографска школа е най-старата в България.
During the Renaissance, Tryavna became famous with its Tryavna School of Iconography. You can admire more icons here!
One can visit the unique Museum of icon-painting!
Here the past is being cherished...
The cobble-stone little streets are full of temptations!
Such us to taste the delicious halva, lokum and to drink Turkish coffee!:)
I had the feeling that time had really stopped at some places!
Abandoned houses, full of secrets and magic...
And still wearing traces of beauty...
But life was going on...
Full of sun and marvel...
What a wonderful early-autumn afternoon!:)
