Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (ISSN: 2367-8038)
Volume 1, Issue 1, 2015

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Title: Pilgrimage Routes in the Tarnovo Holy Forest
Authors: Paskal Piperkov

Abstract: The Holy Mountain of Tarnovo is a concept historically substantiated by the spiritual life of the region during the Middle Ages. The region is located in the area of the cultural corridor Eastern Trans-Balkan Road. The basis for the development of tourist routes is the existence today of 20 active monasteries in the Diocese of Veliko Tarnovo. The report reviews the opportunities for pilgrimage tourism in the Diocese of Veliko Tarnovo, examining the roads and paths for access to monasteries and chapels. The presented information can be a basis for the development of cultural routes and tourist packages. The research work will continue in the field.

Keywords: Tourist Pilgrimage Routes; Cultural and Historical Objects; Preservation; Presentation; Digitalization.

Received: 01-12-2014     Accepted: 22-12-2014     Published: 05-09-2015

Citation: Piperkov, P. (2015). Pilgrimage Routes in the Tarnovo Holy Forest. Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 1(1), ISSN 2367-8038, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 60-80