A unique icon of St. Nikolai was donated to the Troyan Monastery. It is made at Dimchovski art studio with the size of 150 x 100 centimeters. The casting of the icon is made through an old Georgian technique of metal working. The icon is gold and silver plated with pearls and semi-precious stones. Photo: BTA
Maps of the Old Continent from the 13th through the 19th century are presented in the exposition “Europe in old maps”. The collection is on display at National Library St. St. Cyril and Methodius in Sofia. The geography maps are worked out in art studios in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Augsburg, Rome and Stuttgart. Photo: BTA
The movie “Aga” of director Milko Lazarov found a place in the contest programme of the 68th International Film Festival in Berlin. In this way for the first time in the last 29 years a Bulgarian fiction movie is to take part in Berlinale. Back in 1989 the prestigious contest selection distinguished the film of Ivan Nichev “Ivan and Alexandra”. Photo: Sofia Film Fest
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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