Historical Museum Perushtitsa
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Perushtitsa Historical Museum is located in the historic part of the city, opposite the People's House of Culture ("Centre"). It was founded in 1955 to preserve the history of the settlement.

The museum introduces visitors to the history of the area, some of the exhibits date back to the beginning of the VI century BC Clothing, tools, jewelry and vessels, exhibited here give an idea of ​​the culture and life of the people who inhabited this area in different historical epochs.

Of particular note is an exposition dedicated to the period of the liberation of Bulgaria from the Turks. The museum presents a form of the rebels, who took part in the uprising in 1876, the gun belonged to the hero of the liberation movement Ginovu Savior, as well as a painting by D. Dobrev, depicting a scene defense Perushtitsa.

Church of the Holy Archangels Gabriel and Michael is part of the Museum Perushtitsa and important that it is near her during the uprising of 1876 occurred the most violent battles with the Turks, residents of the city.

The church was built in 1847-1848 gg craftsmen from Bratsigovo. On the east wall of the temple in memory of the tragic events of that time are carved the names of the characters, and in a stone sarcophagus kept the bones of the rebels.

School Dan - another attraction, located next to the church, is also a reminder of the insurgency. In 1876 the school became a hospital, which was funded by Lady Strangford (an Englishwoman, organized assistance to residents of Bulgaria, the victims of the events of 1876).

On the hill Vlasevitsa set inspiring sizes monument - a monument to three generations. It was erected in memory of those who died for the independence of Bulgaria in April 1876. From the hill on which the monument, offering stunning views over the Rhodope Mountains.

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