The Ustra fortress, situated near the village of Ustra, is one of the highest strongholds in the Rhodope mountain. It was built on a high peak, 1,114 meters above sea level. The length of the fortres...
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The Dolmens
One of the most interesting monuments of antiquity – the Dolmens - is located in Byala Treva area, near the village of Hlyabovo. The Dolmens (from Breton – dol – mass and men – stone), are the first ...
Sofia Synagogue and its History Museum – Sofia City
The largest Sephardic (Spanish – Jewish) synagogue in Europe is situated in Sofia on the corner of the streets Ekzarh Yosif and G. Washington. This is the only Jewish house of prayer in Sofia. The So...
Old Pomorian Houses – Architectural Reservation – town of Pomorie
The reservation Old Pomorian Houses is situated close to the sea shore, in the east end of the old part of Pomorie and presents the architecture and the typical elements of the seashore houses. The b...
Krivus Fortress – Ardino
Krivus is a medieval Bulgarian fortress, built in the 10th century. It is situated in the southern part of the Rhodope mountain, about 2 km northwest from the village of Bashevo, county of Kardzhali. ...
Regional History Museum – Veliko Tarnovo
The Regional History Museum – Veliko Tarnovo is one of the largest museums in Bulgaria. Its subsidiaries are situated in the town of Veliko Tarnovo, in the nearby villages of Arbanasi, Nikyup, Gartsi...
Natural Park “Rila Monastery”
The Natural Park “Rila Monastery” is situated on the territory of Rila municipality and covers the medium and the high mountain areas of the west section of Rila Mountain. It includes the territories...
National Folklore Festival of Rozhen
Every 4th year in August, Bulgarians of all over the country gather below the peak of Rozhen for a festival, where singers and instrumentalists sing and play on several scenes. The tradition of Rozh...
Sinemorets
Sinemorets is a village in the far southeastern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, close to the Turkish border. The village is right on the sea, next to the picturesque Veleka River. The seaside ...
Ritlite – Natural Landmark
Ritlite is a natural landmark, situated on an area of 123 ha on the left bank of the Iskar river above the village of Lyutibrod. It consists of four almost parallel upright walls, 200 meters long, an...