800 square meters carrying nearly 400 mosaic fragments have been processed so far by the team working on the restoration and conservation of the floor mosaics of the Grand (Bishop’s) Basilica in Plovdiv. The overall area of the mosaics, which will be on display at the Basilica, is more than 2000 square meters. In January 2018 the mosaics of three ancient sites in Plovdiv were registered in UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list. Photos: BTA
A large exhibition marking the 110th birth anniversary of prominent Bulgarian painter Vassil Ivanov (1909-1975) is the accent in the programme of National Gallery “Dvoretsa” (the Palace) for the next two months. Until May 19 people in the capital city will be able to see over 90 works of one of the most specific Bulgarian artists. A large number of them fall into the trend of “cosmic graphics”, of which according to the New York Encyclopedia of Fine Arts, Vassil Ivanov is the founder. Photo: BGNES
On January 6 we celebrate one of the holiest Christian holidays – The Feast ofEpiphany, alsoknown as Yordanovden or the Baptism of the Lord. Epiphany and the symbols of baptism A festive divine liturgy and a water blessing service..
The festive mood is now everywhere. In many cities the Christmas trees have already been lit, while festive bazaars attract visitors with beautiful souvenirs, appetizing dishes and aromatic mulled wine. These days in the capital city of Sofia one..
Koprivshtitsa, a small town in Sredna Gora Mount on Topolnitsa Rover, is a remarkable unique historical reserve. Koprivshtitsa for beginners, or how to spend a weekend in the past With its cobblestone streets, its brightly coloured houses..
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