Village Mokresh
The village of Mokresh is located in North-West Bulgaria (near the town of Lom) and is included in Municipality Vulchedrum (Montana District). The village lies on two green hills, on the two riverbanks of the Komoshtishka Bara river. From south to south-east the village is rounded by the river Dushilnica, which was once use for watering for the cattle.
Since it is remembered, Mokresh is composed of two villages - Mokresh and Dushilnica. From 2.12.1950 Mokresh and Dushilnica are declared for one village called Mokresh. The village was once known as the Small Paris because of its size and the intelligent people, always dressed fashionable and well educated
Region Mokresh has rich history. There was a life even in the Stone - Copper Age and In Thracian and Roman times. In this place were living the Mizians, from where came the name Mizia.
Sights and landmarks: the church `St. Nicola` - Over its entrance is build in a nice marble slab with an inscription, embossed with a relief, that represents Diana hunting. The slab is 150 cm high and 73 cm wide. In the corners of the stab, like a frame, vine leaves and grapes are carved.
Since it is remembered, Mokresh is composed of two villages - Mokresh and Dushilnica. From 2.12.1950 Mokresh and Dushilnica are declared for one village called Mokresh. The village was once known as the Small Paris because of its size and the intelligent people, always dressed fashionable and well educated
Region Mokresh has rich history. There was a life even in the Stone - Copper Age and In Thracian and Roman times. In this place were living the Mizians, from where came the name Mizia.
Sights and landmarks: the church `St. Nicola` - Over its entrance is build in a nice marble slab with an inscription, embossed with a relief, that represents Diana hunting. The slab is 150 cm high and 73 cm wide. In the corners of the stab, like a frame, vine leaves and grapes are carved.
Quick facts about Village Mokresh
In Bulgarian (Native transliteraion): Село МокрешRegion: North-Western planing region of Bulgaria
District: Montana district
Municipality: Vulchedrum municipality
Latitude: 43.7470016
Longtitude: 23.4039993
Altitude: from 100 to 199
Distance by air to the capital city Sofia: 118.516km
Area Size: 66.652km2
Population: 781 people (31.12.2013)
Postal Code: 3647
Sights & Landmarks Village Mokresh (3) »
Mokresh: Church "St. Nicola"
Mokresh: Memorial of Pop Puncho Kuzdin
Mokresh: Soldier memorial
Photos Village Mokresh (15) »
News Village Mokresh (1) »
2009-03-21 Election for mayor of village of Mokresh, Valchedram Municipality (Politics)
External links Village Mokresh
www.mokresh.wdschool.org (Mokresh)