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Dozens of tourist groups from various countries visit every day the Antique Theater in Plovdiv – the most popular tourist site in that city.  Photo: BTA


Three sculptures, emblematic for the town of Blagoevgrad, have been moved today by about 20 meters, after having stayed in one place for 24 years! The figures make up the composition “Movement” and have been moved to a better position in the space of the central square of the town. The idea came from the author of the sculptures – Pavel Koychev.  Photo: BGNES


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