Troyan Троян
White Osum river running through the town
Coat of arms
Troyan Location of Troyan
Coordinates: 42°52′58.8″N 24°43′1.2″E / 42.883°N 24.717°E / 42.883; 24.717
Country	Bulgaria
Province (Oblast)	Lovech
Government
• Mayor
Elevation	380 m (1,250 ft)
Population (December 2009)[1]
• Total	21,997
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal Code	5600
Area code(s)	0670

Troyan (also spelled Troian, Bulgarian: Троян) is a town in Lovech Province in central Bulgaria with population of 21,997 inhabitants, as of December 2009,.^[1] It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Troyan Municipality. The town is about 160 km away from the country capital Sofia. The nearest civilian airport is Gorna Oryahovitsa, 105 km away. The river of Beli Osam passes through the heart of the town.

Minko Akimov of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria has been the town's mayor since 2007.

History[link]

Troyan was named a town in 1868, when it developed as a craft center for the region. After the liberation it grows slowly. A spark in the town growth was the creation of a small water electrical plant and textile factories. In 1948, the town was connected to the railway Lovech – Levski – Svishtov. Later in time factories producing electrical motors, electrotechnical products, building machines, wool and furniture developed in the town.

Culture[link]

The Troyan region is home to the cultural and historical site of the Troyan Monastery. August 15 is the day of the Monastery's Patron Saint, when thousands of people from the country gather to celebrate and see a unique icon of Mary. The icon is unique in that Mary has three hands made of silver. The origins of the icon are unknown but there are many stories, some of which involve miracles.

The town is famous for its traditional pottery, probably developed partly as a result of the qualities of the local clay soil. Pottery was a main source of income for the local craftsmen during the Bulgarian Renaissance age. Now handmade pottery items are sold as souvenirs to tourists. Fine examples of traditional pottery can be seen in the town's museum, across from the municipal building.

Also notable are the Nunki Complex and the St Paraskeva Church, both built in the first half of the 19th century.

The production of premium quality plum brandy (rakia) has become a part of the local culture. In connection with this, the town holds the annual Festival of the Plum in the autumn. Plum brandy from Troyan has gained national and international acclaim at major showcases.

The official day of Troyan is October 14, the day of the town's patron saint, St Petka Paraskeva.

Troyan Peak in Tangra Mountains on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands is named after the town.

Nature[link]

The Troyan region is home to three National Reserves: Kozia Stena, Steneto and Severen Jendem, part of the larger Central Balkan National Park. The reserves are rich in interesting rock formations, waterfalls and wild life. Most of the interesting spots are tourist-accessible.

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Industry[link]

Troyan is the home of the large Actavis [1] generic pharmaceuticals plant as well as the light machinery factories Elma and Mashstroi[2]. Another major industry is the famous plum brandy (slivova rakia) production brewery Vinprom-Troyan.

Famous people[link]

• Ivan Hadzhiyski, psychologist
• Prof. Dr. Nikola Shipkovenski, physician-neurology and psychiatry
• Prof. Dr. Angel Balevski
• Prof. Dr. Marko Semov, historian
• Prof. Dr. Nayden Chakarov, teacher
• Prof. Dr. Minko Mondeshki, physician
• Minko Nikolov, literature critic
• Dr. Tsanko Mondeshki, physician
• Vassil Markov, journalist and TV presenter
• Hristo Radevski, poet
• Todor Shishmanov, musician
• Sasho Dikov, journalist
• Ania Pencheva, actress
• Dimitar Ikonomov
• Ganko Canov
• Docho Bodzhakov, film director
• Andrey Andreev, industrialist, philanthropist

Schools[link]

• Kliment Ohridski Secondary School
• Vasil Levski Secondary School
• Technical High School of Troyan
• Art and Crafts High School
• Ivan Hadgiiski Primary School
• Otets Paisii Primary School
• St. St. Cyril and Methodius Elementary School
• Christo Botev Elementary School

Institutions[link]

• Military Geographic Centre of the Bulgarian Armed Forces

• Institute for Mountain Agriculture, part of the National Centre for Agricultural Sciences

Honour[link]

Troyan Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Troyan.

Gallery[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Troyan

• Official website of Troyan
• Tourism in Troyan, Bulgaria website
• News from Troyan
• CityNet Troyan OnLine)

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Coordinates: 42°53′N 24°43′E / 42.883°N 24.717°E / 42.883; 24.717

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Marco V
Marco V in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Marco Verkuylen
Also known as	Marco V, Collusion
Origin	Netherlands
Genres	Tech Trance
Occupations	Record producer, DJ
Website	marcov.nl

Marco V (born Marco Verkuylen, April 3, 1966, Heeswijk-Dinther) is a Dutch electronic music DJ.

Releases[link]

Artist albums[link]

Singles/EPs[link]

• 2009: Unprepared
• 2008: Sessions
• 2008: Dudak
• 2006: 200V - UK EP
• 2006: False Light
• 2005: Second Bite
• 2005: More Than a Life Away
• 2004: Automanual
• 2003: Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt 2
• 2002: Con:fusion Album Sampler Pt 1
• 2000: V.ision Phase 3 (of 3)
• 2000: V.ision Phase 2 (of 3)
• 1999: V.ision Phase 1 (of 3)
• 1999: Heaven's Here
• 1999:
• 1999: The Message
• 1998: The Vibes (Want You Back)

References[link]

• http://trance.nu/perm/news/23493

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Marco V

• Marco V's full Discography at Discogs.com
• Marco V's home page