Recilovo near Sapareva Banya
The first village you will see entering our municipality is Resilovo, located just 5 kilometers East of the City of Doupnitza. The village is famous for having one of the very few functioning convents in Bulgaria. Known as the Devine Mother Monastery, it is nestled in the forest just above the village. The monastery is opened daily and services are held each Sunday morning. In the fall, at the first of October is celibrated the festival of the monastery. Traditional music can be heard, dance groups perform and excellent food and drink are available.