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Pernik (Bulgarian: Перник) is an industrial city in Central Western Bulgaria, close to the capital Sofia. It's of interest to travellers mainly for the underground Museum of Mining and the annual International Festival of Masquerade Games, a showcase of mummer-like folk traditions from Bulgaria and abroad.
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Регионален исторически музей
Prehistoric ceramics, urban life in the Middle Ages (with finds from the Krakra fortress), votive tiles of the Thracian horseman from the sanctuary in quarter Church, collection of icons, numismatic collection, fabrics, ceramics, English and Russian weapons from the anti-fascist struggle. There is a small lapidarium in front of the entrance to the museum.
Музей на минното дело
The exhibition presents the history of coal mining, from manual mining and the removal of coal with wooden carts and carts, through horse carriage to electric locomotives and mechanized coal mining complexes.
Пернишката крепост (Кракра)
Ruins of the 9th-century medieval fortress of Pernik on a small rocky plateau. The location of the fortress was of great strategic importance. It is associated with the name of the commander of the Krakra fortress (Krakra Pernishki), who led independent military actions against the Byzantine Empire.
Свети Георги (Перник)
Built in 1743.
Свети Иван Рилски
Built 1910-1920.
An archaeological site in Pernik District from the 11th century BCE where ancient deities of water,and underworld water resources, were worshipped.
Divotinski Monastery "Holy Trinity" is located here.
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