Tresonče
Tresonče (Macedonian: Тресонче [ˈtrɛsɔnt͡ʃɛ]) is a village located in the Western Balkans in Macedonia, part of the Mavrovo and Rostuša Municipality. It is a mountain village populated by Macedonian Orthodox Christians.
History
The village is known to exist since 1467 (registered in an Ottoman book). The inhabitants of the village are called Mijaks. The Mijaks are divided as Muslims and Orthodox Christians. In 1467, the village was classified as a road keeping village, guarding the roads from criminals who took over land and stole cattle.
Notable people were born in Tresonče include:
- Dičo Zograf - Fresco painter in the Balkan peninsula
- Dimitar Pandilov - Artist skilled in Macedonian arts
- Andrea Damjanov - Although not born in Tresonce, his family was from there, he was a very famous architect in Macedonia.
Tresonče is on the Mount Bistra which is a national park for wildlife. In that region you can find brown bear, wild goat, wild boar, deer, and bobcat
Climate
The climate of the village is continental with a lot of precipitation throughout the year.
Coordinates: 41°34′N 20°43′E / 41.56°N 20.72°E