250size2.jpgThe village of Dolen is situated in a small river valley on the southern sides of the Rhodope Mountains. The attractive village is located 8 km away in northwest of Satovcha and 24 km northeast of Gotse Delchev.

Many ancient niches in the rocks not far away from the village have been discovered.They prove the existence of a Thracian settlement in the ancient times.However, according to the legends, Dolen was established by refugees in the ages of the Turkish domination. It was called to the glen where several short rivers flow together.

Today the village of Dolen is a real architecture masterpiece of the Rhodope Mountains. The houses are perched on steep slopes around the river.They have been constructed by master- builders from Kovachevitza and are remarkable with their architecture style. The houses are separated by narrow cobblestone streets which reminds us to the ancient times.

The village is proclaimed an architecture reserve and there are several restored houses for tourists in it.

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