Boyana

Boyana

Boyana ( _bg. Бояна) is a neighbourhood of the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, part of Vitosha municipality and situated 8 km south of the city centre, in the outskirts of Vitosha. Boyana is typically regarded as one of the best and most expensive neighborhoods of Sofia to live in. The residents are primary wealty business people, government officials and other important members of the bulgarian social and political life. Formerly a village, it was incorporated into Sofia in 1961.

In connection to the uprising of Peter Delyan of 1040 and the Pecheneg invasion of 1048, an important stronghold under the name of "Boyan" ("Боян, Βοιάνος") is mentioned in the area, where a garrison led by a voivod called Botko was disposed.

The famous Boyana Church, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located in the neighborhood. Other landmarks include the Boyana Waterfall, the Kopitoto area and the National Historical Museum in the former Boyana Residence. The Boyana Film film centre and the Big Brother Bulgaria house are also part of Boyana.

Boyana's name was first mentioned in the 11th-century "Vision of Daniel" in the excerpt РЄЧЄТЬ ОУ БОІАНѢ ѠСТАВИТЄ ТОУ ПЛѢНЬ. The name is most likely derived from the personal name Boyan. An etymology from Vulgar Latin or Balkan Latin "*boiana" ("herdsman's [river] ), from Latin "boviana" ("herdsman's") is considered less likely. [cite book|last=Чолева-Димитрова|first=Анна М.|title=Селищни имена от Югозападна България: Изследване. Речник|publisher=Пенсофт|location=София|date=2002|isbn=9546421685|oclc=57603720|language=Bulgarian|pages=pp. 101–102]

Honour

Boyana Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named for Boyana.

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • boyana — (Ağdam, Bərdə, Cəbrayıl, Göyçay, Kürdəmir, Mingəçevir, Şuşa, Tərtər) bax biyana. – Gör bazarda boyana varmı, al gəti bü:n boyanalı aş pişirəx’ (Ağdam); – Uşaxlar gedif bir mişox boyana yığıf gətiriflər (Bərdə) …   Azərbaycan dilinin dialektoloji lüğəti

  • Boyana — Sp Bojanà Ap Бояна/Boyana L sen. tvirtovė Sofijoje, Bulgarija …   Pasaulio vietovardžiai. Internetinė duomenų bazė

  • Boyana Church — Boyana Church * UNESCO World Heritage Site …   Wikipedia

  • Boyana Residence — (София,Болгария) Категория отеля: Адрес: 16 Vitoshko lale Str., 1618 София, Болгар …   Каталог отелей

  • Boyana Vacation Houses — (Cherni Vit,Болгария) Категория отеля: 2 звездочный отель Адрес: 3 Ostriliya …   Каталог отелей

  • Boyana Glacier — (Lednik Boyana led nik bo ya na) is located to the east of Peshev Ridge, to the south of Silistra Knoll and to the southwest of Serdica Peak in Livingston Island. The glacier flows southeastward into the Bransfield Strait between Vazov Point and… …   Wikipedia

  • boyana — is., den., İt. Bayonne şehrinin adından Boyna …   Çağatay Osmanlı Sözlük

  • boyana — is. bot. Cirə; təbabətdə və kulinariyada istifadə olunan ətirli bitki …   Azərbaycan dilinin izahlı lüğəti

  • Nu Boyana Film — Studios (Bulgarian: Бояна Филм) is among the biggest European film studios, situated in Boyana, Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded as Boyana Film, Nu Boyana Film Studios is a Bulgarian film production complex unique for Southeastern Europe. It was opened… …   Wikipedia

  • Iglesia de Boyana — {{Ficha |clase = vcard |clasetitulo = mapa fn org |colorfondotitulo = #5B92E5 |titulo = Iglesia de Boyana1 |subtitulo = Patrimonio de la Humanidad Unesco |imagen = Boyana Church.jpg |tamañoimagen = 230px |pie = Vista de la iglesia. |estilopie =… …   Wikipedia Español

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”