View of Village
Žeravna (Zheravna), Bulgaria
Žeravna sits in a valley within the Balkan mountain range (known as the Stara Planina) that is south of the Danube River. The village has a history that extends back to the 14th century although there are some indications that the area was occupied by Thracians in the second or third centuries AD. The village is famous for the craftmanship and details of its 18th century wooden houses. The village, in 1958, was declared a cultural site and restoration of numerous houses has taken place.
(photo 2000)
