Cultural and Historical Heritage of Town of Trun and the Region: Village of Dekiovtsi
Културно-историческо наследство на Трън и Трънския край: Село Декьовци
Language: Bulgarian. Category: Local history studies

 

   The emphasis in the book is on the tangible and intangible cultural-historical heritage of town of Trun and the region from a historical-geographical, demographic and social point of view. The content covers a historical outline of the town of Trun and the region (Central Wester Bulgaria) from ancient times to the present days. The monasteries, churches, fortresses, monuments, necropolises, sanctuaries and other sites are described. Information on the ethno-demographic characteristics of the population is presented. Included are holidays, crafts, character, livelihood, legends etc. A separate part presents the cultural heritage of the village of Dekiovtsi — history and demography, economic and social development, educational and cultural institutions, material and non-material culture, local memory and toponymy.