Around Mandritsa may be seen many sights which show the presence of life at these places from the time of ancient civilizations. More famous ancient sights in the region are: Thracian Tomb near village Dolno Lukovo, the Grand Mound near to village Svirachi, Thracian dolmen next to village Plevun and others. Unfortunately these interesting archeological monuments had been found and looted from treasure hunters and witness for their existence are only stone ruins.

In Mandritsa region there are many Christian temples built during different periods. In the village of Mandritsa there are two churches – “St. Nedelya” (1708) – one of the oldest churches in the East Rodopi and “St. Dimitar” (1835). Another famous churches are: “St. Pantaleimon” (1834) – Plevun, “St. Anastasii” (1838) – Belopoliane, “St. St. Konstantin and Elena” (1806) – Dolno Lukovo. In more occasions there are no priests in these churches and their doors are open only at big Christian holidays. The churches may be visited and seen with preliminaryappointment.

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