Bulgaria is a country with thousands of years of history, which is evident by the multiple remains of necropolises, antique towns and cities, tombstones, etc. No doubt some of the most interesting pr...
Month: April 2020
National Church Museum of History and Archaeology of the Holy Synod – Sofia City
The National Church Museum of History and Archaeology is situated in the building of the Theological Faculty of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on St. Nedelya square in the center of Sofia. The...
Momchilovtsi
The village of Momchilovtsi is situated in South Bulgaria, in the heart of the Central Rhodope Mountain. It is situated high in the mountain, on 1,070-1,280 meters altitude. It is situated at a dista...
The Plakovo Monastery
The Plakovo Monastery “The Holy Prophet Elijah” is located about 2 km from The Kapinovo Monastery, which is why the two are known as “twin monasteries.” The monastery is roughly 20 km from the city o...
The Church “The Assumption of the Virgin” in the town of Kardzhali
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church “The Assumption of the Virgin” is in the Gledka neighborhood in the town of Kardzhali. The sanctuary includes both the church and the monastery in which it is located. T...
Kolyu Ficheto’s Bridge over the Yantra River – Byala
The Byala Bridge is situated in the northeastern part of the town of Byala, Ruse Municipality. It was built over the Yantra River in 1865-1867 on the orders of Mithat Pasha, Vali of the Danube Vilaye...
The Kremen Lakes
The Kremen Lakes are located in the Kremen cirque (circus), in the Pirin Mountains. The lakes are part of the Pirin National Park, established in 1962. Since 1983, the park has been included among the...
National Palace of Culture – Sofia City
The National Palace of Culture (NPC) is situated in the center of Sofia City. It is a multifunctional complex, a synthesis of modern architecture and plastic arts. It was established in 1981. The won...
The Shipka Monastery
The Shipka Monastery “The Nativity” is located on the outskirts of the city Shipka. The idea to found the monastery began with the Russian diplomat Count Ignatiev and Olga Skobeleva, mother of Genera...
Ruen Peak
Ruen Peak (2,251 meters above sea level) is the highest point in the Osogovo Mountain Range and the fifth-highest peak in Bulgaria. Starting points for an ascent of Ruen Peak are The Osogovo Shelter ...