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Only the foundation walls of the former monastery remain. The view from there is well worth the walk.
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There are two paths to St Nikola, one behind the Kordipul house and one behind the road bridge. The first is a bit steeper. From here it goes up to the restored chapel of the Holy Virgin of Spiliotissa and from here, in a few minutes, in a westerly direction, to the ruins of the church of St Nikola.
The ruins of the small fortress above Melnik offer a magnificent view and are well worth a visit. Unfortunately, it has not been much restored. However, it is clear of bushes and can be reached in 15 minutes from the centre of Melnik.
A very beautiful place with a peaceful atmosphere. The church is located in the forest and has beautiful and unique ornaments. It is a 5-10 minute walk from Melnik. Also easily accessible for children.
The trail is about 4 km long and connects Melnik with the Roshen Monastery.
The villagers of Lyubovishte had petitioned the government for years to build a more direct road to their village without any success. Finally, in 1961 they took the matter in their own hands and dug a tunnel through a mel without any machines, greatly shortening the road distance to the village. Ultimately, this wasn't enough to stall the march of time: at the end of 2023, Lyubovishte had a permanent population of 11.