Skrino

Skrino
Скрино
Village
Ruen Monastery
Skrino
Location of Skrino
Coordinates: 42°11′N 22°57′E / 42.183°N 22.950°E / 42.183; 22.950
Country  Bulgaria
Province Kyustendil Province
Municipality Boboshevo
Area
 • Total 15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi)
Elevation 560 m (1,840 ft)
Population (2013)[1]
 • Total 66
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code 2663

Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.[1]

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain, the northernmost part of the Vlahina mountain range.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century, when it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. It is believed to have been the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.

Citations

  1. 1 2 "Skrino". Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
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