100 National Tourist Sites

The Church of St. George the Victorious in Kyustendil – an epitome of ascetic beauty

published on 5/6/20 7:15 AM

On St. Athanasius Day, worshippers from near and far flood the monastery near Chirpan

published on 1/18/20 8:00 AM

Asen’s Fortress wrapped in mysticism and legends

published on 12/23/19 9:00 AM

Marcianopolis – an ancient city with amazing Roman mosaics

published on 12/15/19 10:10 AM

“Thracian art in the Eastern Rhodopes” museum centre turns 10

In 2000 archaeologist Dr. Georgi Kitov and his team discovered, in the Roshava Chuka mound in the vicinity of Alexandrovo village near Haskovo, a Thracian tomb dated to the 4 th century BC. The high artistic value of the frescoes and the..

published on 5/18/19 9:05 AM

Ancient polis of Heraclea Sintica revealing its secrets

The feet of Thracians, Greeks, Macedonians, Romans, Illyrians, Celts, and Egyptians walked along the marble slabs of the polis square. Streets branched towards temples, ateliers and shops, while the forum was the place to look for justice and to..

published on 6/17/18 8:00 AM

Etropole Monastery – a century of preserving culture and literature

In its centuries-old history, the Etropole Monastery "Holy Trinity", also called "Varovitets", has been preserving valuable pages decorated by skilled artists. Here hundreds of years ago, one of the most productive literary schools in Bulgarian..

published on 10/29/17 10:10 AM

Cape Kaliakra - natural and architectural oasis

Cape Kaliakra is one of the most picturesque places along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The narrow rocky peninsula cuts 2 kilometers through the sea. Its steep slopes are 60-70 meters high. The waves have cut deep niches and caves..

published on 9/9/17 8:00 AM

The Seven Rila Lakes and the fascination they hold

As a result of glacial erosion during the Quaternary era, clusters of lakes were formed in the higher reaches of Rila Mountain, an essential element of the landscape. The string of the seven lakes of Rila is the longest, most scenic and most..

published on 4/8/17 8:30 AM

Regional Museum of History in Turgovishte, a Revival-time building showcasing ancient artifacts

The Regional Museum of History in Turgovishte in the old, Revival-time part of town, called Varosha, houses over 30,000 exhibits. Some of the artifacts, discovered by archaeologists in these parts, go as far back as the Neolithic age. The..

published on 12/26/16 9:15 AM

Levski’s Karlovo house built up back from ashes, now sanctuary

The house of Vasil Levski, Bulgaria’s national hero and organizer of the anti-Ottoman movement in the 19th c. has always been one of the most visited memorial museums in this country. The building itself is modest and its style is typical for..

published on 6/12/16 9:00 AM

The knowledge of the ancients is encoded in the Belogradchik rocks and surrounding area

In Bulgaria’s Northwestern corner a fantastic rocky landscape meets the eye – the towering Belogradchik rocks inspire awe and deference in any onlooker. The area is studded with yawning abysses, canyons and caves, gateways to the kingdom of..

published on 3/27/16 8:10 AM

Gate of Trajan fortress shining in Bulgarian history

“On 17 August 986 the warriors of Samuel smashed up on this spot the Byzantine invaders of Emperor Basil II. Glory forever!” These are the words engraved on a stone plate, placed at the Trayanovi Vrata (Gate of Trajan) fortress, situated some 60 km to..

published on 3/13/16 9:05 AM

Villa Armira – the marble palace of the river valley

The ancient Villa Armira, built in the second half of the 1 st century AD, is the most opulent Roman palace in what are today the Bulgarian lands. It once belonged to an eminent Thracian noble and was the manor house of his land tenure. It..

published on 2/21/16 9:30 AM