The old bishopric in Veliko Turnovo, a building of major historical significance to the city, is to be substantially refurbished with half of the 2 million euro allocated at the last regular cabinet sitting.
The St Petka monastery near Asenovgrad is also to undergo conservation and restoration. Founded in the 14th century it was an important literary centre during the National Revival period, with many rare and old manuscripts in its library.
The third temple which will be renovated is the Holy Great-Martyr St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Vidin, the second biggest church after the St. Alexander Nevski cathedral in Sofia. There is a unique fresco in the northern part of the church depicting Tsar Petar and St. John of Rila. When the saint refused to meet the Tsar, Petar sent him gifts, but St. Jokn of Rila refused the silver and gold accepting only the fruit.
For the first time, two of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the Eastern Rhodopes have been studied in detail from air. Bulgarian archaeologists scanned the Harman Kaya rock complex near the village of Bivolyane and the ancient Asara fortress..
After the Liberation in 1878, Bulgaria began to develop at a pace that would make up for the centuries-long absence from the world history map. Young Bulgarians graduated from prestigious European universities and took their knowledge to their homeland..
One of the three biggest Hebrew holidays, Pesach (Passover) starts at sundown (5 PM) on 22 April and ends on 30 April. It is a movable feast, falling after the 14 th day of the spring month of Nisan which starts after the spring equinox with the..
For the first time, two of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the Eastern Rhodopes have been studied in detail from air. Bulgarian archaeologists..
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder