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| updated on 7/22/19 2:53 PM


During these hot July days, small mountain resorts offering mineral waters – pools and spa, like the village of Spanchevtsi in Vurshets Municipality, are much preferred as an alternative to seaside beaches.  Photo: BTA


As of today until July 24th, the three mobile drinking fountains of “Sofiiska Voda” Company will again be at the disposal of the citizens along Vitosha Boulevard, downtown Sofia.  Photo: BTA


The Academy for Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv is the venue of the 15th edition of the International Folklore Seminar. In the course of a week over 60 applicants from nine countries will be studying folk dances, singing and playing different traditional music instruments.  Photo: BTA


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