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of St-Vlas - Bulgaria |
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The village of St Vlas (Sveti Vlas) is
believed to have been founded in the 2nd century BC. At that
time, it reportedly bore the name of Larisa. It was renamed
Sveti Vlas in the 14th century AC after the patron saint of
cattle growers and merchants. During Ottoman rule (14th-19th
century), the village appeared in registers as 'Manastir'
(Monastery) after the five monasteries in the vicinity of
the village. Unfortunately, none exist to the present day-
although the area is steeped in history and culture. The name
of St Vlas was restored after the reunification of the Bulgarian
state 1886.
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