It was in the vicinity of one of the Devnya karst springs in the Roman province of Lower Moesia (Moesia inferior) that the Roman Emperor Trajan (98-177 AD) stopped with his army. His sister Marcia sent her maid to fetch water, but woefully she dropped the golden vessel and it sank. But when it was not long before they saw it emerge from the nearby river, the Romans accepted it as a sign from the gods. Thus, the emperor decided to found a city in.. See more

Ruse Ice Fest is on in the Danubian city from the beginning of December until mid-February. For years the festival has been a symbol of winter attractions in Ruse. But the highlight in the programme of cultural events and entertainment is, without doubt, Ruse Ice Fest. The public will be able to watch talented ice carvers from the country and abroad as they make their sculptures. The outdoor attractions also include an ice bar, daylong music.. See more

The 100th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Sava Dimitrov has become an occasion for several cultural events. As it became clear days ago, an international competition, bearing the name of the distinguished professor has been set up. His merits in the creation of the Bulgarian school of clarinet are invaluable. Part of his contribution is the replacement of the so-called German system with the new Boehm system, popular at the time, which provided much greater.. See more