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Centralnorth Bulgaria > Elena > Landmarks
Landmarks in ElenaThe town has preserved its ancient Revival appearance up to date. 130 buildings of that time are preserved, grouped in several ensembles. Most renowned are the Daskalolivnitsata (first teachers training school in the country) of 1844 in which the Museum of the Town of Elena is located. Museum of Revival and the Struggles for National Liberation. The clock tower of 1812, which counts every hour still today. The Ilarion Makariopolski Museum in his home (the house itself being a valuable architectural monument of 1710-1715). Popnikolovs house of 1830 is perhaps the most beautiful building of the Revival Period in the town almost completely made of wood. The five Razsukanovs houses date back to the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. The two old churches Saint Nikola Church (1804) and Assumption Church (1837) are the work of builders from the village of Bolertsi and are distinguished by the rich wood-carvings in style of the Tryavna School, the second evoking respect by its big dimensions. They are located next to each other. The Art Gallery is located in the home of the writer Petko Yu. Todorov and exhibits a priceless collection of icons and modern works of art. The five Hadzhi Dimitrovs houses, the Poryazovs house. There is special charm and romance in the ensemble of houses along S. Petkov Street, S. Yovchev Street and Hadzhi Sergii Street.
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