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Summer by the sea

published on 7/23/24 3:26 PM

Mount Vitosha in autumn

One of the biggest advantages people living in Sofia have is that they have a mountain so close by – Vitosha - a favourite spot for tourism and recreation that can be reached by public transport. A great place to ramble, it is particularly beautiful..

published on 10/21/22 1:16 PM

Attending the Boza Festival in Radomir

Several days ago, the town of Radomir hosted the traditional Boza Festival. The small Bulgarian town, located some 50 kilometers away from Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, is famous mainly for its masterfully prepared drink, which is popular in almost all Balkan..

published on 10/14/22 4:33 PM

95 years have passed since the construction of one of Sofia’s architectural gems

2022 marks 110 years since the international architectural design contest and 95 years since the actual construction of one of Sofia's architectural masterpieces - the building that today houses the Ministry of Agriculture. The building in..

published on 10/7/22 2:02 PM

Festival of Fertility held in Kyustendil

In Bulgaria’s Kyustendil the traditional autumn " Fertility Festival " has taken place. Dozens of farmers, companies, associations and community centers took part in the 15th edition of the festival under the motto "Everything that the..

published on 9/26/22 1:28 PM

Bulgaria Today – 5 September 2022

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, September 5,we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.  Next on the show: DJ Fabrizio Parisi: Bulgarian folk music must not remain “enclosed” within a limited circle of people.  Finally, in our music slot..

published on 9/5/22 6:00 PM

Plovdiv at the end of summer

Bulgaria's Unification Day is also a holiday of the city of Plovdiv. We offer you a short photo walk through some of the most remarkable streets of Plovdiv's Old Town .  Photos: Krassimir Martinov

published on 9/5/22 6:00 PM

Priceless treasures in the crypt of the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Museum of Christian Art in the crypt of the Patriarchal Cathedral "St. Alexander Nevsky" in Sofia was established in 1965 and presents Christian visual art from the Bulgarian lands. The collection of icons it stores is among the richest in the world...

published on 8/26/22 5:04 PM

The Seven Rila Lakes trail – one of the most popular summer routes in Bulgaria

The Seven Rila Lakes are among the most beautiful natural landmarks in Bulgaria. They are in the list of the 100 National Tourist Sites, attracting housands of Bulgarian and foreign tourists. The E4 European long..

published on 8/17/22 5:33 PM

The submerged church at the village of Zapalnia

The church of St. John of Rila (Ivan Rilski) was built by Tryavna craftsmen at the end of the 19 th  century in the former village of Zapalnya. In 1965, the village was submerged because of the newly built dam Zhrebchevo. Its inhabitants were ordered..

published on 8/10/22 7:50 AM

At the Folk Fair in Bulgaria's Koprivshtitsa once again

Koprivshtitsa is bringing together the admirers and fans of Bulgarian folk traditions from around the world at the 12th National Fair of Folk Art . The large-scale forum is taking place between August 5-7...

published on 8/5/22 4:50 PM