Troyan

The town is situated on the banks of the Beli Osam river, 35km south of Lovetch. Troyan is a traditional Balkan town producing the Bulgarian souvenir pottery and one of the country's most popular plum brandy.

Places of interest:
 the Trojan monastery, which is Bulgaria’s third largest monastery, with a historic library and a miracle work-piece – the icon of Three-handed Virgin, is located circa 10km southeast from Smolyan;
 the Museum of Folk Crafts and Applied Arts;
 the St Paraskeva Church; and
 the architectural complex Nunki with restored houses in the traditional Balkan mountain architectural style.

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