The house-museum named after Peyo Yavorov in Chirpan
   Photo: House-Museum of Peyo Yavorov in Chirpan

The house-museum named after Peyo Yavorov is situated in the center of the town of Chirpan. He officially received the status of the museum in 1954, the 40th anniversary of the death of Peyo Yavorov, and in 1977 the museum was declared a monument of architecture and construction. Even before receiving the official status of the museum, visitors have visited this house. Famous Bulgarian poet Geo Milev visited him in 1924 - 10 years have passed since the death of Yavorov. For this reason, a little later the older sister of the writer identified one room fans brother.

Peyo Yavorov - a native of the town of Chirpan, born January 1 (old style) in 1878, he lived in the father's house to the 17th anniversary. Yavorov known not only active literary and political activities. He took part in the national movement for the liberation of Bulgaria, Macedonia and in the Balkan War. Peyo Yavorov wrote more than 160 poems, which have been collected in three books and translated into 20 languages. Therefore it is considered one of the first symbolist literature in Bulgaria.

The house-museum presents the true situation of life of the family - the kitchen, living room and so-called "Peyovoy 'room. In the living room, or the average museum visitors can see a portrait of the famous Bulgarian revolutionaries who stood for the liberation from the Ottoman yoke - Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha, it shows the attitude of families to a revolution. The living room has been preserved in the form in which it has created a family so when parents are preparing for a meeting Peyo and his wife Laura in September 1913

Guests house museum can be seen in the courtyard of a monument to the poet.

The exhibition hall of the museum was opened in 1973. It exhibits a collection of photographs and objects that represent the life and work of the poet in different periods. At first - in the old Chirpan, then while studying at a school in Plovdiv, after - during work Yavorov in different Bulgarian towns, and the period of participation in the cultural circle called "thought."

In 1968, in the town of Chirpan there was a tradition - the annual January days devoted to Peyo Yavorov. Unfold it in the writer's birthday - January 13th. This cultural event involves performing literary readings, exhibitions, debates, etc. In addition, the house-museum hosts various presentations of books, as well as contests and concerts.

In July 2006, the museum of Peyo Yavorov was included in the list of the Hundred Bulgarian tourist facilities.

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