Bulgaria is well- known with the picturesque towns and villages that have preserved untouched the atmosphere of the National Revival Period. Elena is such place- cozy nestled in the Central Stara Planina Mountain, this authentic atmosphere spouts almost from every corner of the town. The place has rich history dating back to the Ottoman period. During those hard years Elena was centre of crafts, trade and education and even had some autonomy status that allowed the local painters and ... read more