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The traditional Dionysian Holidays are celebrated at the archaeological complex “Kaleto” in Mezdra on the eve of Trifon Zarezan wine holiday. Photo: urboapp.com

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Above the town of Peshtera in southern Bulgaria is the hill of Sveta Petka. It was once a fortress and its name - Peristera - means "pigeon" in Greek.  It is believed that the name comes from one of the huge rocks in the citadel of the fortress, which..

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