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Important message

Due to a fire in the Kalin area, the road from the village of Pastra to the Chala hut (below the Kalin dam) will be closed. We urge you to be careful and vigilant, because high temperatures and carelessness in lighting fires in forests create a real danger of fires that could endanger people's lives, destroy valuable vegetation and forests, as well as the habitats of a number of animals. If you notice a fire, do not hesitate to call 112 immediately.  

Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Today we celebrate one of the greatest Christian holidays - the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On this day, hundreds of pilgrims traditionally flock to the Rila Monastery, and in addition to the monastery, pilgrims also traditionally go to the surrounding recreation areas, built by the park directorate. We urge all park visitors to be vigilant and responsible!!! Let's protect the forests and life in them from fires❗️???????????? The photo is from www.pravoslavieto...

Important message

Dear visitors, two Christian holidays are coming - The Assumption of Vergin Mery (August 15) and the Assumption of Saint John of Rila (August 18). On these days, many worshipers are expected to visit the Rila Monastery from August 14 to 18 and the areas of the park near the monastery. That is why we remind you, in connection with the announced fire season, for the period from April 16 to November 30, 2024, the Directorate of the Rila Monastery Nature Park prohibits the lighting...

An open lesson on protecting forests from fires was held by experts from the Rila Monastery Nature Park

Experts from the Directorate of the Rila Monastery Nature Park held a second open lesson on protecting forests from fires with 15 children from the preparatory group of the "Alen Mak" Kindergarten, Kocherinovo. Eng. Dimitar Grigorov - director and Eng. Nikola Hristov - deputy director of the park introduced the little nature lovers to the importance of forests, how harmful fires are to people, the forest and forest dwellers. Junior expert Dimitar Petkov - Head of the Department...