Church of “St. Assumption of the Virgin Mary” or the medieval church “St. John the Forerunner” – The Wooden Mosque near the village of Podkova – Elmalı Baba Teke

A route through the sacred sites and cultural memory of the Eastern Rhodopes. We begin at an ancient Orthodox church, where icons and stone walls preserve the silence of centuries. The journey continues to the famous Wooden Mosque in Podkova – a rare example of wooden sacred architecture with a cozy courtyard and masterful ornamentation. The finale is at Elmalı Baba Teke – a mystical dervish sanctuary nestled among the green hills, where legends of healing and miracles mingle with the scent of herbs and stone springs. A journey of short distances but with a wide view of tolerance, artistic traditions, and the living spirituality of the Rhodopes.

The listed price does not include transportation or entrance fees.

• 3-5 hours
• Suitable for children aged 3 and above.
• Kardzhali Region