The only Albanian village in Bulgaria - Mandritsa, Eastern Rhodope Mountains
Mandritsa is located on the right bank of the Byala Reka in the easternmost Rhodope Mountains, 15 km south of Ivaylovgrad. Today, Mandritsa is a small village of around 70 residents, part of them still speaking a distinct Tosk Albanian dialect. The village has well-preserved Greek-style adobe and brick houses which represent the Thracian style featuring wood-carved ceilings, wrought iron balconies, and columns. The main occupations were sericulture, tobacco growing, manufacture, and trade. All images are available for royalty-free commercial or editorial licensing. Please check the “Licensing” page or contact me: pavel.gospodinov@me.com!
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