A helicopter continues to bring parts for the construction of the new tourist shelter “Koncheto” (The Horse) in the Pirin Mountain. The shelter is part of a very popular mountain hiking itinerary for advanced hikers. The shelter will be built entirely by volunteer labor and funding. Photos: BTA
The Cameraman Club in Sofia put on display a collection of photographs of late “Saint from Bailovo” – Dobre Dobrev, taken by different photographers. The collection is entitled “Granpa Dobri. Photo: BGNES
Bulgarian Central Bank presented a new silver commemorative coin with partial gold plating entitled Tsar Ivan Assen II. It is one of the series Medieval Bulgarian Rulers. The coin will be released in circulation on September 17. Photo: BGNES
An exposition of bread and pastry was arranged at the central town square in Silistra, northern Bulgaria, on the occasion of the patron day of the place, marked on the Day of the Holy Cross (Krastovden), September 14. Community centers and various bakery firms from across the region presented their produce on the fest. Photos: BTA
An official ceremony for marking the professional day of Bulgarian firemen took place at the Sofia memorial monument of firemen who lost their lives in duty. Photo: BTA
The Underground Mining Museum is one of the most unusual museums in Bulgaria. It is part of the 100 National Tourist Sites and is unique on the Balkan Peninsula. It is located in two of the preserved galleries of the first..
Holy Week has begun and Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are preparing to welcome the Resurrection of Christ. Among other preparations, many towns and cities are being transformed for the holiday with art bazaars and workshops on Easter decorating..
Being one of the most bizarre, yet beautiful landmarks in Bulgaria but also in the world, the cliffs of Belogradchik attract numerous tourists, especially in summer when an opera festival is organized there. In 2009 they were..
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