Petrich is a delightful small town nestled in Sandanski Petrich valley at the foot of the Belasica Mountains in Bulgaria. Local historians believe the present town of Petrich was home to an ancient Thracian settlement. Delve into the origins of the town and its surroundings at the Museum of History. Visit St Holy Mother church, a cultural monument built in 1857. Discover the work and life of Baba Vanga, a prophetess who healed people through fortune-telling at her house in Petrich where she spent most of her life. Head to Heraclea Sintica, one of the important Balkan cities in ancient times. The ruins of the city include a sewage tunnel, pavement of the main square among others.