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Burgas - Kameno, Burgas region, Bulgaria

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of st.George.

The village of Vratitsa is 15 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Vratitsa is 33.4 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • A concrete and green stone monument has been built in the park next to the village hall. A black granite plaque dedicated to those who died in the Balkans and the First World War has been installed on the monument. At the top, a St. George's cross for bravery is mounted and the names of the dead are written.

Inscription on the monument: "DIED FOR THE MOTHERLAND FROM THE VILLAGE OF VRATICSA BURGAZKA AROUND. 1912 - 1913 AND 1915 - 1918"; "Glory to Heroes!"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Demetrius.

The village of Zhelyazovo is 29 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Zhelyazovo is 39 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • On the facade of the town hall, a granite memorial plaque dedicated to those who died in the Balkan and Allied wars, the First World War and The Patriotic War 1944-1945

Inscription on the monument:
"Bulgarian, they died for you
one was worthy of thee for their sake
and they were worthy of you, mother!";
"In memory of those who died from the village of Zhelyazka during the wars";

“Eternal insight fromthe patriots from the village of Zhelyazkovets"

 

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Dimitar - Zhelyazava village, built in 1941
  • Mosque, the only Muslim temple in Kameno Municipality, Burgas Region

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint George.

 The town of Kameno is 21 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

 

  • On the square in front of the Kameno Municipality building, a white stone monument and ossuary dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War of 1944-1945 was built.

Inscription on the monument: "Those who died in the Patriotic War"

 

  • A marble monument dedicated to those who died in the Balkans and the First World War was built on "Georgi Kondolov" Street, opposite the Police Station in the town of Kameno.

Inscription on the monument: "IN MEMORY OF THE KILLED AND DIED SOLDIERS FROM THE VILLAGE OF KAYALII DURING THE BALKAN WARS 1912 - 1913 AT B. HISAR, ODRINA, CITALDJA, GEVGELI AND OTHERS."

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

 

  • Church of St. George - Kameno, built 1877

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint George.

The village of Vinarsko is 9.6 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Vinarsko is 32.2 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without failHowever, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • A granite commemorative plaque dedicated to those who died in the Balkans and the First World War was installed at the school in the village of Vinarsko.

Inscription on the monument: "DIED FOR THE MOTHERLAND FROM THE VILLAGE OF VINARSKO OK. AYTOSKA 1912 - 1913 AND 1915 - 1918"; "Glory to Heroes!"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Georgi - village of Vinarsko, built in 2007

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint George.

Rusokastron fortress is 27.5 km from the town of Kameno. Rusokastron fortress is 34.2 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Holy brothers Cyril and Methodius.

 The village of Krastina is 5 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Krastina is 27 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Nicholas.

The village of Troyanovo is 19 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Troyanovo is 29 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • In the yard of Hristo Botev University, there is a marble monument dedicated to those who died in First World War and European Wars 1912-1913 and 1915-1918.

Inscription on the monument: "IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN HERO IN THE BALKANS
AND THE EUROPEAN WARS 1912 – 1913 AND 1915 – 1918.”

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Nikolay - Troyanovo village - built in 1885

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Petka.

The village of Polski Izvor is 17 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Polski Izvor is 20 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • A marble commemorative plaque dedicated to those who died in the Balkan War 1912-1913.

Inscription on the monument: "Died for the Motherland from the village of Polski Izvor approx. Burgas";"Glory to a Hero"

  • A granite commemorative plaque dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War 1944-1945.

Inscription on the monument: "DIED FOR THE MOTHERLAND FROM THE VILLAGE OF POLSKI IZVOR -
BURGASKO 1944 – 1945"; "Glory to Heroes"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Petka - the village of Polski Izvor - built in 2007

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Holy Mother of God/Bogorodica.

The village of Rusokastro is 29 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Rusokastro is 31 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • In the park next to the town hall, a marble monument dedicated to those who died in The Patriotic War 1944-1945

Inscription on the monument: "Died in the Patriotic War 1944-1945 from the village of
Russo-Kastro"; "Killed near the Drava River - Hungary"; "Glory to Heroes"

 

  • In the town hall, after the central entrance, on both sides of the walls in the vestibule installed two marble plaques dedicated to those who died in the Balkan and the First world War.

Inscription on the plates: "For the Glory of a Hero"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Bogoroditsa - the village of Rusokastro - built in 1902

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Holy Mother of God/Bogorodica.

The village of Livada is 29 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Livada is 31 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

 

 

  • In the center of the village, a mosaic and marble monument dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War 1944-1945.

Inscriptions on the monument: "TO THE HEROES WHO DIED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST
FASCISM IN THE PATRIOTIC WAR AGAINST FASCIST GERMANY THROUGH
1944 – 1945 IN THE LEGENDARY BATTLES AT THE DRAVA RIVER IN HUNGARY"; "S.B.P.F.
28.VIII.1949 Suvatite village - Burgas"; "Eternal gratitude and glory to heroes,
Death of fascism - glory of the people"


Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Bogoroditsa - Livada village - built in 1878

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Demetrius.

The village of Trastikovo is 20.6 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Trastikovo is 22.6 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • On the facade of the town hall, a marble memorial plaque was installed, dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War near Grabovo - Hungary.

Inscription on the monument: "Peter Zlatev Slavov died heroically in the Patriotic War at Grabovo - Hungary - 14.IV.1921 - 22.XII.1944 Eternal glory to the hero! From the appreciative population of the village of Trastikovo"

 

  • On the facade of the church is installed a memorial plaque made of black marble, dedicated to those who died from the village of Trastikovo during the Balkan War and 1912-1913 and the First World War 1915-1918.

St. George's cross for bravery and the inscription: "Died for the Motherland from the village of Trastikovo approx. Burgas"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Dimitar - Trastikovo village - built in 1879

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Simeon the Pillar.

The village of Cherni Vrah is 17.7 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Cherni Vrah is 15.2 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • In the park in the center of the village, a mosaic and marble monument was built, dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War.

Inscription on the monument: "Fighters in the Patriotic War from the village of Cherni vrah";"Eternal left of Heroes!

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Simeon Stulpnik - village Cherni vrah - built in 1938

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Holy Spirit Pentecost or the day of the Descent of the Holy Spirit is the day of the foundation of the Church.

The village of Debelt is 25.2 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Debelt is 22.2 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • Two granite memorial plaques have been installed at the entrance of the school. Dimensions of the two plaques: 120 cm / 60 cm and 120 cm / 60 cm. They are dedicated to those who died in the Balkan War.

Inscription on the monument: "Died for the Motherland from the village of Debelta approx. Burgas"; "Glory to a Hero"


Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of the Holy Trinity - village Debelt - built 1872

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of Saint Michael the Archangel.

The village of Ravnets is 13.4 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Ravnets is 23 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

 

  • In the garden in front of the town hall, a monument of two marble blocks was built on a low pedestal, dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War 1944-1945.

Inscription on the monument: "Heroically killed during the Patriotic War in Hungary"; "From the grateful population of the village of Ravnets"

Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of St. Arch. Mihail -s. Ravnets - built in 2008

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy Mother of God - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin/Little Virgin or Rozhen.

The village of Bratovo is 7.8 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Bratovo is 17.4 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy Life-Giving Spirit - In iconography, the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove.

The village of Marinka is 30.9 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Marinka is 14.3 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy  Trinity.

The village of Izvor is 38.4 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Izvor is 21.8 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

 

  • At the entrance of the church "St. Troitsa" has two memorial plaques made of polished granite. Dimensions: 100 cm / 150 cm / 250 cm. Dedicated to those who died in the Balkan War 1912-1913 and the First World War 1914-1918.

Inscriptions on the memorial plaques/List of the dead - not well read from the attached photo


Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

  • Church of the Holy Trinity - village Spring - built in 1893

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy Trinity.

The village of Dimchevo is 37.5 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Dimchevo is 20.9 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy Mother of God - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin/Little Virgin or Rozhen.

The village of Tvarditsa is 29.6 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Tvarditsa is 17.5 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

  • A marble plaque dedicated to those who died in the Patriotic War of 1944-1945 was installed on the building of a full-day kindergarten.

Inscription on the monument: "Eternal Gratitude"


Source: REGISTER of military monuments and memorial plaques in the Burgas region, Kameno Municipality

Church of the Holy Nativity of the Virgin - village Tvarditsa - built in 2008

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In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the holy co-apostles st. Constantine and st. Helena.

The village of Konstantinovo is 25.6 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Konstantinovo is 19.5 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

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The village of Svoboda is 6.2 km from the town of Kameno. The village of Svoboda is 15.6 km from the city of Burgas.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

The apiaries  The beekeepers around 

In this region, the bees make their honey with the blessing of the Holy Mother of God - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin/Little Virgin or Rozhen.

M.Rudnik quarter - the village, Shiloto peak is 19.1 km from the town of Kameno. M. Rudnik quarter - the village, Shiloto peak is 9.8 km away from the city of Burgas-center.

In the absence of nearby pastures up to 3 km, the bee flies at different distances, up to 7-9 km from its hive and finds its way back without fail. However, such large flights are dangerous for the life of the bees and unfavourable from the point of view of their productivity. When flying, bees find it difficult to fly over large areas of water, lakes, rivers and in windy weather. When loaded with nectar or pollen, bees can fall and drown in the water.

Project activities:

Busy as a Bee!

ACTIVITY 1:

Creation of a website and publication of the program documents, incl. digital routing

ACTIVITY 2:

Creation of a guidebook for apitourism and water resources, incl. with the location of the cultural and historical monuments in the region of MIRG "Kameno-Burgas".

ACTIVITY 3:

Costs for cleaning natural and cultural-historical objects and their adjacent territories.

ACTIVITY 4:

Organization of events in Kameno Municipality:  February 10 - Winter Beekeeper's Day - St. Charalampius;  July 8 - Beekeeper's Day Summer - St. Procopius bee and participation in events in the ..

ACTIVITY 5:

Drone photography of the routes and their publication on the project site.

ACTIVITY 6:

Drone photography of the routes and their publication on the project site.

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Advantages of the project

A strategic project on the topic BEES & WATER, supporting the Kameno-Burgas MIRG region for ecological and economic sustainable development.

Bees have a complex navigation system that uses the sun and landmarks as a reference point. It allows them to travel up to three miles (5 km) from the hive in search of food without losing their way back home.

Digital routing

Digital routing

24/7 virtual access and downloadable project documents

Creation of a guide for Api-tourism and water resources

Creation of a guide for Api-tourism and water resources

incl. with location of the cultural and historical monuments in the region of MIRG "Kameno-Burgas"

Drone photography of the routes

Drone photography of the routes

and their publication on the project website

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