Troyan
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Troyan is a town in Lovech Province
in central Bulgaria
with population of 21,997 inhabitants, as of December 2009,. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Troyan Municipality
. The town is about 160 km away from the country capital Sofia
. The nearest civilian airport is Gorna Oryahovitsa
, 105 km away. The river of Beli Osam passes through the heart of the town.
Minko Akimov of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria
has been the town's mayor since 2007.
– Levski
– Svishtov
. Later in time factories producing electrical motors, electrotechnical products, building machines, wool and furniture developed in the town.
. August 15 is the day of the Monastery's Patron Saint, when thousands of people from the country gather to celebrate and see a unique icon of Mary. The icon is unique in that Mary has three hands made of silver. The origins of the icon are unknown but there are many stories, some of which involve miracles.
The town is famous for its traditional pottery, probably developed partly as a result of the qualities of the local clay soil. Pottery was a main source of income for the local craftsmen during the Bulgarian Renaissance age. Now handmade pottery items are sold as souvenirs to tourists. Fine examples of traditional pottery can be seen in the town's museum, across from the municipal building.
Also notable are the Nunki Complex and the St Paraskeva Church, both built in the first half of the 19th century.
The production of premium quality plum brandy (rakia
) has become a part of the local culture. In connection with this, the town holds the annual Festival of the Plum in the autumn. Plum brandy from Troyan has gained national and international acclaim at major showcases.
The official day of Troyan is October 14, the day of the town's patron saint, St Petka Paraskeva.
Troyan Peak
in Tangra Mountains
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
is named after the town.
. The reserves are rich in interesting rock formations, waterfalls and wild life. Most of the interesting spots are tourist-accessible.
http://www.actavis.bg/ generic pharmaceuticals plant as well as the light machinery factories Elma
and Mashstroihttp://www.mashstroy.bg. Another major industry is the famous plum brandy (slivova rakia
) production brewery Vinprom-Troyan.
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
, Antarctica is named after Troyan.
Lovech Province
Lovech Province is one of the 28 provinces of Bulgaria, lying at the northern centre of the country. It is named after its main city - Lovech. As of December 2009, the population of the area is 151,153.-Municipalities:...
in central Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
with population of 21,997 inhabitants, as of December 2009,. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Troyan Municipality
Troyan Municipality
Troyan Municipality is a municipality in Lovech Province, Central-North Bulgaria, located from the northern slopes of the central Stara planina mountain to the area of the Fore-Balkan...
. The town is about 160 km away from the country capital Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
. The nearest civilian airport is Gorna Oryahovitsa
Gorna Oryahovitsa
Gorna Oryahovitsa is a town in northern Bulgaria, situated in Veliko Tarnovo Province, not far from the city of Veliko Tarnovo. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality...
, 105 km away. The river of Beli Osam passes through the heart of the town.
Minko Akimov of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria
Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria
Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria , abbreviated GERB , is a Bulgarian centre-right political party established on March 13 2006. It has been Bulgaria's ruling party since 2009....
has been the town's mayor since 2007.
History
Troyan was named a town in 1868, when it developed as a craft center for the region. After the liberation it grows slowly. A spark in the town growth was the creation of a small water electrical plant and textile factories. In 1948, the town was connected to the railway LovechLovech
Lovech is a town in north-central Bulgaria with a population of 36,296 as of February 2011. It is the administrative centre of the Lovech Province and of the subordinate Lovech Municipality. The town is located about 150 km northeast from the capital city of Sofia...
– Levski
Levski
Levski can refer to:*Vasil Levski, the pseudonym of Vasil Ivanov Kunchev, a national hero of Bulgaria.Various toponyms and organization named after him:*Levski, Pleven Province, a town in the Pleven Province of northern Bulgaria....
– Svishtov
Svishtov
Svishtov is a town in northern Bulgaria, located in Veliko Tarnovo Province on the right bank of the Danube river opposite the Romanian town of Zimnicea. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Svishtov Municipality...
. Later in time factories producing electrical motors, electrotechnical products, building machines, wool and furniture developed in the town.
Culture
The Troyan region is home to the cultural and historical site of the Troyan MonasteryTroyan Monastery
The Monastery of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God or, as it is more commonly called, the Troyan Monastery is the third largest monastery in Bulgaria...
. August 15 is the day of the Monastery's Patron Saint, when thousands of people from the country gather to celebrate and see a unique icon of Mary. The icon is unique in that Mary has three hands made of silver. The origins of the icon are unknown but there are many stories, some of which involve miracles.
The town is famous for its traditional pottery, probably developed partly as a result of the qualities of the local clay soil. Pottery was a main source of income for the local craftsmen during the Bulgarian Renaissance age. Now handmade pottery items are sold as souvenirs to tourists. Fine examples of traditional pottery can be seen in the town's museum, across from the municipal building.
Also notable are the Nunki Complex and the St Paraskeva Church, both built in the first half of the 19th century.
The production of premium quality plum brandy (rakia
Rakia
Rakia is an alcoholic beverage that is produced by distillation of fermented fruit; it is a popular beverage throughout the Balkans. Its alcohol content is normally 40% ABV, but home-produced rakia can be stronger . Prepečenica is double-distilled rakia which has an alcohol content that may...
) has become a part of the local culture. In connection with this, the town holds the annual Festival of the Plum in the autumn. Plum brandy from Troyan has gained national and international acclaim at major showcases.
The official day of Troyan is October 14, the day of the town's patron saint, St Petka Paraskeva.
Troyan Peak
Troyan Peak
Troyan Peak is a peak rising to 810 m in the Friesland Ridge of the Tangra Mountains in Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It has a steep snow free west slope and surmounts the Ruen Icefall to the north, west and south...
in Tangra Mountains
Tangra Mountains
Tangra Mountains form the principal mountain range of Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica...
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
is named after the town.
Nature
The Troyan region is home to three National Reserves: Kozia Stena, Steneto and Severen Jendem, part of the larger Central Balkan National ParkCentral Balkan National Park
The Central Balkan National Park lies in the heart of Bulgaria, nestled in the central and higher portions of the Balkan Range. The Park contains rare and endangered wildlife species and communities, self-regulating ecosystems of biological diversity, as well as historical sites of global cultural...
. The reserves are rich in interesting rock formations, waterfalls and wild life. Most of the interesting spots are tourist-accessible.
Industry
Troyan is the home of the large ActavisActavis
Actavis is an international generic pharmaceutical company based in Iceland that was founded in 1956 as Pharmaco. Listed on the Icelandic Stock Exchange until 2007, it was taken private by Novator Partners, an investment vehicle of the chairman Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson.In the late 1990s,...
http://www.actavis.bg/ generic pharmaceuticals plant as well as the light machinery factories Elma
Elma
- Places :* Elma, Iowa, USA* Elma, Manitoba, Canada* Elma, New York, USA** Elma Center, New York* Elma, Washington, USA* Elma Township, Richland County, North Dakota, USA- Geography :* Elma River, a tributary of the Łyna river...
and Mashstroihttp://www.mashstroy.bg. Another major industry is the famous plum brandy (slivova rakia
Rakia
Rakia is an alcoholic beverage that is produced by distillation of fermented fruit; it is a popular beverage throughout the Balkans. Its alcohol content is normally 40% ABV, but home-produced rakia can be stronger . Prepečenica is double-distilled rakia which has an alcohol content that may...
) production brewery Vinprom-Troyan.
Schools
- Kliment Ohridski Secondary School
- Vasil Levski Secondary School
- Technical High School of Troyan
- Art and Crafts High School
- Ivan Hadgiiski Primary School
- Otets Paisii Primary School
- St. St. Cyril and Methodius Elementary School
- Christo Botev Elementary School
Institutions
- Military Geographic CentreMilitary Geographic Service (Bulgarian Army)The Military Geographic Service is a unit of the Bulgarian Armed Forces responsible for meeting the obligations of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense in the field of cartography and geographic information...
of the Bulgarian Armed ForcesMilitary of BulgariaThe Military of Bulgaria, officially the Bulgarian Army represents the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. The Commander-in-Chief is the President of Bulgaria . The Ministry of Defence is in charge of political leadership while military command remains in the hands of the General Staff,...
- Institute for Mountain Agriculture, part of the National Centre for Agricultural Sciences
Honour
Troyan PeakTroyan Peak
Troyan Peak is a peak rising to 810 m in the Friesland Ridge of the Tangra Mountains in Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. It has a steep snow free west slope and surmounts the Ruen Icefall to the north, west and south...
on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands
South Shetland Islands
The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands, lying about north of the Antarctic Peninsula, with a total area of . By the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Islands' sovereignty is neither recognized nor disputed by the signatories and they are free for use by any signatory for...
, Antarctica is named after Troyan.