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The historic village of Kovachevitsa in Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

You can find the village of Kovachevitsa in the Western Rhodopes, about 23 kilometers from the town of Gotse Delchev and 120 km from Blagoevgrad. Established in the harsh conditions of a high, mountain environment, but with a mild Mediterranean climate, Kovachevitsa amazes the eye with its incredible architectural richness. 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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  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • The specifi roof of a stone house in the village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    The specifi roof of a stone house in the village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street and a massive stone wall in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street and a massive stone wall in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Old russian car on a street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Old russian car on a street in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Panoramic view of the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Panoramic view of the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Very old ruined house in the stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; October 23, 2015; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Authentic but almost ruined houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Authentic but almost ruined houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; January 10, 2017; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Authentic but almost ruined houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Authentic but almost ruined houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; January 10, 2017; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Authentic stone houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Authentic stone houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow in wintertime, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; January 10, 2017; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Narrow cobbled street covered by snow in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Narrow cobbled street covered by snow in the authentic stone village of Kovachevitsa, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; January 10, 2017; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

  • Authentic wooden houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Authentic wooden houses in the unique village of Kovachevitsa, covered by snow, Rhodopes, Bulgaria

    Kovachevitsa, Rhodope Mountain, Bulgaria; January 10, 2017; The village of Kovachevitsa is famous for its unique architecture of the stone houses, built mostly in the second half of the 19th century. On the ground level of a typical Kovachevitsa house, there was room for the animals and the food. The living quarters were on the top floor.

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