Skrino
Village in Kyustendil Province, Bulgaria
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Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.[1]
Skrino
Скрино | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Ruen Monastery | |
  Skrino Location of Skrino | |
| Coordinates: 42°11′N 22°57′E | |
| Country |  Bulgaria |
| Province | Kyustendil Province |
| Municipality | Boboshevo |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (2013)[1] | |
• Total | 66 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 2663 |
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
- Saint John of Rila (c. 878–946)
Honour
Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.