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Upper House Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/20/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Upper House

Demir Hisar (which means "Iron fortress" in Turkish) is a municipality in southwestern part of Republic of Macedonia. Demir Hisar is situated along the main road between Bitola and Kicevo. Yet, this region is relatively less visited than the others, but ones you discover its preserved secrets and beauties, you will never forget it…



The Demir Hisar municipality is a hilly and mountainous area located in the southwestern part of Macedonia, around the upper basin of the Crna Reka (Black River). The area of the municipality spreads between the mountains of Bushava on east, Bigla, Plakenska and Ilinska on the south-west and Drevenik on south-east. The seat of the Demir Hisar municipality is Demir Hisar city.


A view on the Monastery





Demir Hisar municipality boasts important historic and religious monuments with spiritual, educational, literary and artistic activities (monasteries: "John the Baptist" in the village Slepche, "St. Athanasius of Alexandria" in Zhurche, "St. Peter" in .Smilevo and "St. Nicholas Toplicki" in Toplice. On the Ilinska mountain you can visit the St. Iliya monastery (1525 m a.s.l.)



About this cache:: If you deside to visit the Monastery "John the Baptist", lying near the village Slepche, you can hunt this cache. It is hidden on the way to the Monastery, near an Eco-Ethno family restaurant called "Upper House" (Mac.: "Gorna Kuka").



This place is located in the hearth of pure nature, with nice view on the surrounding hills covered by oak forests. Enjoy the freshness of the air, refresh yourself, try some of the specialties of the house. Then continue your journey to the Monastery "John the Baptist".


Entrance to Villa "The Upper House"



How to get there: From the main road (Kichevo-Bitola),near the Demir Hisar city, turn toward Slepche village (R1). Drive through the village and continue on narrow asphalt road, toward the Monastery "John the Baptist", about 2 km to the cache.



The cache is a 200 ml glass juice jar.


About the cache: Please, be very careful when getting out, logging and putting back the cache, in order to protect it of Muggles! In case of lost of the cache the owner can visit the location and restore it only 2-3 times per year! Be aware of snakes, especially in the summer! Check the cache place with a stick first!!!Thanks.

Sources: Internet. Photos: Internet and original (by Galejnik)

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