Village of Govedartsi

- history

The Rila Monastery

"Every area around Govedartsi carries the memory of bygone times, whispers old legends and traditions. Thracians and Slavs have left their traces in these places, the warriors of Tsar Ivan Shishman and Samuil have passed through, and Paisius and his followers have spread the Bulgarian word. The nearby Rila Monastery, an unquenchable hearth of Bulgarianness in the dark ages of the yoke, was a support for the spirits. The bands of Malyo, Gyula, and Chakar the Voivode roamed through Rila and the people of Iskroveti sang songs about them..."

Dimitar Mazganov - teacher in Govedartsi

- geography

Govedartsi, view from Sukharevo

Govedartsi has a moderate climate, almost without winds and fogs. It turns our village into a blessed place for rest and relaxation among an aromatic pine forest. It is inhabited by about 1870 people, engaged in potato production, livestock breeding and tourism. Its houses are perched on the right bank of the longest river in Bulgaria - Iskar. Govedartsi is located in the heart of the Malovishka Rila, which connects it with natural phenomena such as the Seven Rila Lakes, the Urdinite Lakes, Malyovitsa Peak and the Malyovitsa Lakes, Mechit Peak and many others.

- attractions

Saint George Monastery

When we talk about the sights in the village area, in addition to the unique natural scenery, we must mention the churches that have preserved the Bulgarian spirit in the local people over the centuries.
There are three churches in the village, one monastery nearby and three chapels located in the areas - "Tapankovitsa", "Mechkaritsa" and "Izvoro". On site, you can receive accurate information from us, your hosts, on how to get to the places mentioned above.

- nature

Deer lake

The pristine mountain, surrounded by numerous lakes, is home to a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are endemic. Nestled in the bosom of Malyovitsa Rila, Govedartsi is a natural starting point for some of the most beautiful mountain routes in Rila, such as Malyovitsa Peak, the Seven Rila Lakes, the Urdin Lakes and many others.