Tourism on horseback is gaining popularity in Bulgaria among local people and foreign guests to the village of Bachevo near Razlog. Tourists get accommodation in the surrounding resorts of Bansko, Dobrinishte, Razlog and Banya, to experience this exciting way of mountain hiking in the lower parts of the Rila Mountain.  Photo: BTA

Original photographs, documents and personal belongings related to the Illinden/Preobrazhenie uprising are on display in an exposition arranged in the National Assembly. The exponents belong to the Regional Museum of History – Blagoevgrad. The occasion is the 115^th anniversary since the outburst of the revolt. Photo: BGNES

The harvesting of wheat in the region of Razgrad, northeastern Bulgaria is approaching its end. 90 percent of the wheat fields are now harvested. On the photo: wheat field harvest near the village of Malak Porovets. Photo: BTA

On the occasion of the 140^th anniversary since the inauguration of the Bulgarian Army, the National Museum of Military History in Sofia opens an exposition entitled “The rescued banners of the Bulgarian Army”. Besides the battle banners, the exposition also shows belongings of the military who have rescued the relics, commemorative bracelets and medals. The exposition is on display until August 19.  Photo: BGNES