A Roman tomb, discovered during the renovation of a house and streets more than 10 years ago in the town of Sapareva Banya , has been moved from the place where it was located in the 4th century AD. It will now be displayed in the centre of the town, ,..
Sulzata (Tear), Okoto (Eye), Bubreka (Kidney), Bliznaka (Twin), Trilistnika (Three Leaves), Ribnoto (Fish) and Dolnoto (Lower) lake –strange names, but very familiar to Bulgarians – they are the Seven Lakes of Rila. They are among the..
It is Lazarus Saturday (Lazarovden) again - the day on which Christ performed one of His miracles, resurrecting the righteous Lazarus. This is also the feast which is the harbinger of Christ's resurrection, which Orthodox Chiristians celebrate..
March 1 st is a day much loved by all Bulgarians - the day we give each other martenitsas. These red and white amulets for health are yet another sign - the Day of the Amateur Artists in Bulgaria has come. Founded with this name in 1976 by a decision..
Religious tourism is of great importance for the development of Bulgaria as an year-round tourist destination, this country’s Minister of Tourism Mariana Nikolova said. Earlier today, Minister Nikolova attended the Sunday liturgy at St. Forty..
Sapareva Banya Municipality has warned each of the guest houses in the resort town not to accept visitors for the Student's Day, celebrated in Bulgaria on December 8, Acting Mayor Slavcho Kolarski said. He has replace d the..
Reservations at the resort of Sapareva Banya in Mount Rila have dropped by around 30% in the past month, local hotel operators say. With the closure of restaurants, spa and sauna services, swimming pools etc., the biggest hotels will..
Spa tourism must be developed and promoted purposefully. It is essential for turning Bulgaria into a year-round destination for tourism. This is what Bulgaria’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism Mariana Nikolova said at a working meeting..
This is the most beautiful church in the area of Sapareva Banya – this is what everyone who ever crossed the threshold of the Assumption of Virgin Mary church, nestled on a small slope near the village of Saparevo (some 60 kilometers south..
