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| '''Petrich''' ({{lang-bg|Петрич}}) is a town in ] in southwestern ], located at the foot of the ] mountain. Petrich is famous for the surrounding mountain landscapes. ], the town has 35,134 inhabitants. | '''Petrich''' ({{lang-bg|Петрич}}) is a town in ] in southwestern ], located at the foot of the ] mountain. Petrich is famous for the surrounding mountain landscapes. ], the town has 35,134 inhabitants. | ||
| Petrich was included in the territory of the Bulgarian State during the reign of Knyaz ] (852-889). During the ] it was a Bulgarian fortress of big importance during Tsar ]'s wars (997-1014) with ]. | Petrich was included in the territory of the Bulgarian State during the reign of Knyaz ] (852-889). During the ] it was a Bulgarian fortress of big importance during Tsar ]'s wars (997-1014) with ]. The town was briefly occupied by the ] in ] (see ]). | ||
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Petrich (Template:Lang-bg) is a town in Blagoevgrad Province in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Belasitsa mountain. Petrich is famous for the surrounding mountain landscapes. As of 2005, the town has 35,134 inhabitants.
Petrich was included in the territory of the Bulgarian State during the reign of Knyaz Boris I (852-889). During the Middle Ages it was a Bulgarian fortress of big importance during Tsar Samuil's wars (997-1014) with Byzantium. The town was briefly occupied by the Greek army in 1925 (see The incident at Petrich).
External links
- Petrich - Information and Photos
- Petrich Municipality - Official Website
- Guide to Petrich Municipality - cities, villages, regions
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