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Rousse: Sexaginta Prista fortress in Ruse

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:18:00 GMT

Sexaginta Prista means the port of sixty ships, and is a Roman fortress built on the territory of the nowadays town of Ruse . The Roman castle arose above the ruins of an ancient Thracian settlement. The Thracian pitcher found by the excavations and dated...

Ivaylovgrad: Aterenski Bridge near Ivaylovgrad

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The late-middle age Aterenski Bridge is situated above the Armira river, 7 km southwestern direction from the Ladja area, Ivailovgrad (East Rhodope Mountain ). It is declared an archeological monument of culture of local significance. The nowadays bri...

Evrenozovo: Evrenozovo Tomb

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In 2003, in a big necropolis in the Bakaren Izvor district near the village of Evrenozovo , Malko Tarnovo region , an interesting vaulted tomb of the Roman Age or the beginning of 4th century was found. It is located within the borders of the Thracian ...

Kostenets: The passage Trayanovi vrata near Kostenets

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:32:00 GMT

The passage Trayanovi vrata is located in Sredna Gora Mountain, 15 km from the town of Kostenets near the Trakia Highway. In 5th century BC the army of the Thracian tsar Sitalk passed through it. Then its name was Suki. In the end of 1st century AD the...

Sofia: Ancient Roman city Serdika may be revived in Sofia downtown

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:09:00 GMT

The ancient Roman city Serdika may be revived in the downtown of present-day Sofia , according to the plans of Sofia `s Chief Architect Petar Dikov. The idea is to unearth and restore the Roman ruins as a historical site. The imperial palace of Constanti...

Dorkovo: The fortress of Tzepina near Dorkovo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The Tzepina fortress is situated some 6 km away from the village of Dorkovo , in the northeastern end of the Chepinska valley. It is one of the most difficult to access fortresses in the Rhodopi mountain , built on a high rocky summit rising 1136 m above...

Sofia: Hungarian Arts in Sofia

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT

An exhibition entitled "Intimate Landscapes. Meditations", showing works by Hungarian artists Peter Fejer-Hadur (born in Budapest and studied fine arts with the Ferenczy art study group) and Viktor Kiss (born in Miskolcon), opens at the Hungarian Cultural ...

Veliko Turnovo: Veliko Tarnovo joined the league of the historical centers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire - has joined the league of the historical centers. Mayor of Japanese city Kyoto, Daisaku Kadokawa, phoned mayor of Tarnovo Rumen Rashev to tell him the news. Seventy cities and towns from all...

Sofia: "From the Earth to the Universe" exhibition in Sofia

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Astronomical Association - Sofia is organizing an exhibition on "From the Earth to the Universe", containing 150 photos of astral space objects made with ultra modern telescopes. The event is hosted from 28 October (Wednesday) to 13 November (Friday) by ...

Varna: The Varna gold treasure exhibited in New York

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:54:00 GMT

The oldest gold treasure in the world, found at the Varna chalcolithic necropolis, will be displayed in New York as part of the Lost World of Old Europe exhibition, Varna Regional Museum of History Director Valentin Pletniov said Monday. The exhibitio...

Plakovo: Monastery St. Prophet Iliya near village of Plakovo

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Plakovski Monastery St. Prophet Iliya is located close to the village of Plakovo , Veliko Tarnovo region . According to the legend it was built during the Second Bulgarian State, within the rule of tsar Assen. When Bulgaria was conquered by the Ott...

Topolovgrad: The cult complex Paleocastro near Topolovgrad

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:36:00 GMT

The cult complex Paleocastro is located 3 km western from Topolovgrad (Southern Bulgaria). A group of rocks, spread on more than a kilometer, form in their central part the fortified wall of the Thracian fortress. The rocks form a peak chain lit up by ...

Petrich: The Samuil fortress near Petrich

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMT

Tsar Samuil fortress is located some 15 km away from the town of Petrich , at the foot of the Belasitsa mountain. It is situated on an upland right next to the right shore of the river of Strumeshnitza. Exactly here, back in 1014, one of the biggest tra...

Bistritsa: Bistritsa grannies - group for authentic folklore

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:08:00 GMT

The Bistritsa Babi ("Bistritsa grannies") are the most popular women from Bistritsa (a village near Sofia ), known for their authentic folklore performance throughout the world. The group was established over 65 years ago and includes now 9 women. I...

Dobarsko: St.St. Theodor Tyron and Theodor Stratilat church in the village of Dobarsko

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The village of Dobarsko is located some 17 km away from Razlog , on the southern slope of the holy Rila mountain . According to the local legend, the first inhabitants of the place were the soldiers from the army of Tsar Samuil, who were blinded by t...

Varna: Varna Cathedral Assumption of Holy Mary

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Varna Cathedral was built in the end of the 19th century from ashlars from the destroyed fortress walls of the city. Because the resources for the construction were not enough, Varna Municipality organized a lottery and thus collected about BGN 300 000...

Nessebar: Relics of St. Andrew donated to Nesebar

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:00:00 GMT

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartolomeo will send to the coastal town of Nessebar the holy relics of apostle Andrew the First-Called. At the same time the Patriarchate in Istanbul will receive part of the relics of patriarch Dionysius I of Constantinople, wh...

Buta: Krasen Kale fortress near village of Buta

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:59:00 GMT

The Krasen Kale fortress is situated about 3 km away from the village of Buta , Pazardjik region , and some 10 km south of the town of Panagyurishte . Specialists think it was built in X century. Currently, visitors can see many well-preserved parts of ...

Sofia: 3-times Pulitzer winner arrives in Sofia

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Famous American playwright Edward Albee will meet with fens and admirers in Sofia tonight. The classic film version of his play "Who is afraid of Virginia Woolf" starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton will be shown and after that there will be a di...

Veliko Turnovo: 'Glory of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom' Exhibit in Veliko Tarnovo

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:18:00 GMT

A permanent exhibit dedicated to the finds discovered in the "Saints Peter and Pavel" monastery will open doors in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo . The information was announced Sunday by prominent Bulgarian archeologist, Professor Nikolay Ovcharov,...

Kardjali: No lack interest of Perperikon

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:27:00 GMT

The Thracian city of Perperikon has already become a trademark in cultural tourism, which suffered no lack interest due to the global economic crisis. " Over 200,000 people have visited the rock complex in 2009, as in August alone their number was twenty...

Sofia: Billy Cobham rejoice jazz lovers in Sofia

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:24:00 GMT

One of the greatest drummers in the world, William (Billy) Cobham, will rejoice the jazz lovers in Bulgaria. He and another four music titans will present their jam session project at 10:00 p.m. on October 11 at Sofia Live Club. Bulgarian virtuoso pipe...

Sofia: Works by Christo Javacheff presented in Sofia Sheraton Hotel

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:44:00 GMT

Works by Christo Javacheff who has been for years one of the most attractive names at world fine art auctions, will finally be presented at the Bulgarin art market. Art connoisseurs and collectors will be able bid for original designs for his wrappings, of...

Bansko: Bansko will host festival for films and TV programmes for children and teenagers

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The 10 th edition of the Balkan festival for films and TV programmes for children and teenagers "Art Amphora" would open September 28 in Bansko , Southwest Bulgaria . The event will show 34 movies, documentaries, cartoons and TV shows from Germany, Ital...

Veliko Turnovo: Baldwin's Tower of Tsarevets fortress (Veliko Tarnovo)

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:46:00 GMT

Baldwin`s Tower erected not far away from the place where the Frenhisarska Gateway was situated, it was one of the three entrances (the south one) of Tzarevetz fortress in town of Veliko Tarnovo . The name of this tower is related to the legend that in i...