“Historical Park” at the village of Neophit Rilski, Varna region. The large figure of King Kaloyan, made by sculptor Dishko Dishkov, is the latest monument added to the attraction tourist complex. The site gained first place in the category “Bulgarians’ Choice 2019” annual awards, launched by the Ministry of Tourism. Photo: @HistoricalPark.BG
Plovdiv, Stefan Stambolov Square. This year again, several days before the marking of Granny Marta Day, one of the trees before the Town hall building is decorated with dozens of handmade Matrenitsas (the red-and-white tassels Bulgarians exchange on March 1, as tokens of good health and wellbeing). Photo: BTA
The Bachkovo Monastery is one of the most significant spiritual centers of Bulgaria. Founded in 1083 by Gregory Bakuriani, a Byzantine general of Georgian origin, this monastery preserves the Bulgarian Orthodox traditions combined..
The dry and hot weather does not favor farmers, but it helps salt farmers - the people who mine salt near the Black Sea coast. Salt production is one of the oldest activities in Pomorie. The Pomorie salt pans has been existing since the 5th century BC...
Rila is among the most attractive Bulgarian mountains, both for Bulgarians and for guests from abroad. The highest peak not only in Bulgaria, but also on the Balkan Peninsula - Musala (2925 m) is located here, as the name means "close to God"...
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