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Village in Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria
Skrino Скрино
Village
Ruen MonasteryRuen Monastery
Skrino is located in BulgariaSkrinoSkrinoLocation of Skrino
Coordinates: 42°11′N 22°57′E / 42.183°N 22.950°E / 42.183; 22.950
Country Bulgaria
ProvinceKyustendil Province
MunicipalityBoboshevo
Area
 • Total15.034 km (5.805 sq mi)
Elevation560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 • Total66
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code2663

Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain, the northernmost part of the Vlahina mountain range.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century, when it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. It is believed to have been the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.

Citations

  1. ^ "Skrino". Guide Bulgaria. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
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