Mariza: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Mariza
Culture and History
The Church of St Nicholas in Maritsa dates back to the 16th century and has medieval origins. It contains murals that have been designated as a cultural monument of national importance.
The newer Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in Maritsa was built in 1907; three chapels are located near the village. The church is a parish church in Maritsa. Its 110th anniversary was celebrated in 2017 with a liturgy and a blessing ceremony.
Maritsa's traditional livelihood was connected with local iron production, which brought economic growth in the second half of the 16th century.
Geographical Setting
The Maritsa River flows through the village and gives it its name. The municipality profile notes that Maritsa has a milder climate than the areas north of Borovets.
Maritsa is described as being 25 kilometres southeast of Samokov and 15 kilometres from Borovets. Dolna Banya is designated as the nearest town and as a mineral water spa resort.
Ravni Vrah, Mecha glava, Belmeken and Nishana are located in the surrounding area of Maritsa.
The wider regional surroundings of Maritsa include Dervent, Aladzha Klise and Sveti Nikolay Chudotvorets.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Mariza can continue their accommodation search afterwards.
For the higher-level travel overview: Samokov.
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