On 2 February the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Candlemas – one of the 12 major feast days of the year. It is also called Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It falls on the 40th day after the birth of Jesus Christ.
According to the law of Moses, the first-born boy had to be presented to God 40 days after birth. On this day Virgin Mary took the young Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem and presented two doves as an offering.
After years of decay, one of the iconic bridges built by the master craftsman Kolyo Ficheto is ready to welcome tourists again. Its official reopening will take place on August 23. The Byala Bridge was built over the Yantra River in 1865-1867 on..
From August 9 to September 10, all residents and guests of the town of Panagyurishte will again be able to see the original of the Panagyurishte Golden Treasure, the Historical Museum in the town announced. Its last return was in November last year...
The production complex at the prehistoric settlement Provadia-Solnitsata will be the focus of research during the 20th archaeological season. It is located about 100 meters from the ancient settlement and spans nearly 5 decares. The area is currently..
For Bulgarians, who cherish and honour the memory of their ancestors, 6 September symbolises the unification of their nation, which endured five centuries..
On September 6, 1885, Bulgaria again became a unified state. In an interview with Radio Bulgaria, history professor from Sofia University "St. Kliment..
+359 2 9336 661