The center of a mountainous region Demir Hisar is the small town by the same name, previously known as Murgaševo. The Demir Hisar region is linked to important events of the history and the cultural development of the Macedonian people.
	Illustration of the month of April,  open porch, monastery Žurče

The rich folklore of this region is complemented by a sequence of revolutionary events that award it with special importance. Hence, in the village of Smilevo the decision about the start of the Ilinden uprising was brought, and the renowned Macedonian vojvoda Ordan Piperkata has chosen the village of Brezovo.

The Demir Hisar region is rich in cultural monuments that have an important place in the cultural map of Macedonia and are among the especially important treasures in its rich history. In this region, you can visit: the Toplički monastery (14th, 15th century) with the church St. Nikola, Slepčenski monastery (before 14th century) with the church dedicated to Sv. Jovan Preteca (St. John Forerunner), The monastery Žurče (17th century) with the church dedicated to Sv. Atanasij of Alexandria, the churches St. Dimitrija  (The Latin Church), 17th century, village of Žvan, St. Jovan Bogoslov - Theologian (St. Nikola), village of Slepče, 17th century, etc.

M. Cvetanovska

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