A unique icon of St. Nikolai was donated to the Troyan Monastery. It is made at Dimchovski art studio with the size of 150 x 100 centimeters. The casting of the icon is made through an old Georgian technique of metal working. The icon is gold and silver plated with pearls and semi-precious stones. Photo: BTA
Maps of the Old Continent from the 13th through the 19th century are presented in the exposition “Europe in old maps”. The collection is on display at National Library St. St. Cyril and Methodius in Sofia. The geography maps are worked out in art studios in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Augsburg, Rome and Stuttgart. Photo: BTA
The movie “Aga” of director Milko Lazarov found a place in the contest programme of the 68th International Film Festival in Berlin. In this way for the first time in the last 29 years a Bulgarian fiction movie is to take part in Berlinale. Back in 1989 the prestigious contest selection distinguished the film of Ivan Nichev “Ivan and Alexandra”. Photo: Sofia Film Fest
The “Eagle’s Eye” sightseeing platform in the Rhodope Mountains offers an astounding view. The popular tourist attraction is a platform located on a cliff above the village of Yagodina, at an altitude of 1,563 meters above sea level...
At the height of summer, and with temperatures hitting sizzling highs, everyone wants to spend time by the sea. Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has a lot to offer in summer besides beaches – sporting activities, cultural tourism, natural..
In hot summer days, the lower parts of Rila Mountain offer coolness and beautiful views to tourists. If you visit the area of the village of Kostenets, you can take a walk along the "Skalovitets Waterfall" trail with a length of about..
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