Krastova Gora

Krastova Gora is one of the largest Christian centers in Bulgaria, which attracts a large number of pilgrims. The place is situated in the Middle Rhodope Mountain, 60 km from Plovdiv, 40 km from Asenovgrad and 6 km from the village of Borovo. Its altitude is 1,545 meters. The complex is situated on a meadow amidst a beautiful forest.
The reason that makes Krastova Gora so attractive to many pilgrims from the entire country is the legend that a piece of the Christ’s Cross was buried here. Many legends speak about this place and all of them are related to the Cross of Christ and the wonder of healing.
The church “Protection of Holy Virgin Mary” which was completed in 1995 is situated in the beginning of the chapel complex. Chapels dedicated to the 12 apostles are placed along the area from it to a small hill.
In 1936, Tsar Boris ІІІ donated a large 99-kilogram metal cross. Now its duplicate is placed there, and it can be seen at the highest place in the end of the alley. People believe that the cross has miraculous power and heals incurably ill people. There is a spring in the region, which also has healing power according to the legend.
The largest number of pilgrims who visit Krastova Gora come in the eve of Cross Day (14 September). On 13 September every year, thousands of pilgrims come and pray for health and stay for the night vigil in front of the church “Protection of Mary” or spend the night praying in some of the chapels.
The nature around the Christian complex is very beautiful, and the region attracts nature admirers and people who seek a peaceful place for relaxation and rest.
There is a church store in the Christian complex, where candles, icons and books of the history of Krastova Gora can be bought. The monks will answer all of your questions. The complex offers accommodation.

Opening hours
Admission is free, guided tours are free.

Contacts
Website: https://www.asenovgrad.bg/

Follow the road from Asenovgrad to Smolyan and turn south after the village of Bachkovo. The complex is situated on a meadow amidst a beautiful forest.

Monks who speak only in Bulgarian language live in the complex.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER – SMOLYAN
Contacts
Tel/Fax: +359 301 62530
е-mail: toursmolyan@abv.bg
5, Bulgaria Blvd, town of Smolyan, 4700
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The Tourist Information Center of Smolyan Municipality offers complete and up-to-date information about:
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Tel: +359 3051 2110
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1. Receives guests of the town (region) and acquaints them with the regional landmarks and the sites of interest to tourists; 2. Provides up-to-date information about the available accommodation places and the prices of hotels and guest houses in the town and the municipality, as well as contact information; 3. Maintains and regularly updates the data base of the categorized sites on the municipality territory; 4. Maintains connections with the other Tourist Information Centers of the region and the country; 5. Participates and renews the activity of the Regional Tourist Association “Rhodope”; 6. Organizes the activities related to advertising and marketing of tourist products on the territory of the municipality and the region; 7. Organizes trainings for raising the qualification in the area of tourism; 8. Maintains resources library with regular editions; 9. Coordinates the relations between tourist business and the local authorities in the municipality; 10 Organizes and conducts technical conferences at the contests as per the program of the sports calendar of the Ministry of Physical Education and Sports, performs marketing and promotional activities.MUNICIPAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER 2 – PLOVDIV
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Tel: +359 32 620453
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