"St.George" church
Type: Church
Location: Village Rasovo »
In Bulgarian: Църква "Свети Георги" »
The church of Rasovo village is named "St. George" and was built in XIX century. Before it in the village had existed other church with the same name, which was gradually declined. By a request of the local population, on February 18, 1858 the Turkish sultan issued a decree that allow construction of a new church with the same name. The original of this decree (in Turkish language) was preserved and is deposited in the museum of Lom. In 1865 the church was consecrated and is still functioning.
