
The most interesting old house in the town of Elena is the “Ilarion Makariopolski” house – museum.
It is a monument of culture with national importance. There was born the fighter for church independence Ilarion Makariopolski, his brother Nikola Mihaylovski – an eminent man of learning and his son – the poet satirist Stoyan Mihaylovski. In one of the rooms in 1863 was found Elena`s cultural club “Napredak”.
Besides its historical importance, the house is with a high architectural worth. It is one of the rich Elena`s plank houses. It was built between 1710 and 1715 by three stages. The house was constructed from wood and stone. The house has two stores with big eaves, verandas, grated windows. On the ground floor are located cellars, stores, a stable and one living room. Two stairs lead to the second floor. The half of the veranda is occupied with a plank-bed. There the whole family can relax and enjoy the hot summer days. In the eastern part of the yard of th
e house is
located the “Had
jihristovata
” fountain.
Years before the fountain was on the main street against
the house
of writer Petko
Yurdanov
Todorov but
due to certain regulation
on the street
itwas moved. It was built in 1754 by Kara
Yoan from Arbanassi,
Grand Uncle of Makariopolski.
Was renewed in 1813 by Hadji Stoyan Mihal
yov father of Makariopolski
, and in 1873 by Hadji Hristo, brother of Ilarion Makariopolski embled his name on the fountain. It now bears the name Hadjichristova and is located near the monument of Makariopolski. 
Admission tax:
„Ilarion Makariopolski” house – museum
Adults - 2lv, students and retired people -1lv, children under the age of 7years anddisabled people-for free
Working ours: Every day
9:00 to 12.00 and 14:00 to 17.00 h.
Tel: 06151/ 53-14
Addres: град Елена, ул.
GPS: 42.92851,25.876318
Museum of the Renaissance „Ilarion Makariopolski”- Elena
Addres: Town of Elena 5070, "Doyno Gramatik" str. 2
Tel: 06151 5314
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