BBC 2 TV aired the miniseries “Pilgrimage: The Road to Istanbul”, a large part of which is dedicated to the trail from the town of Samokov to Rila Monastery in Mount Rila.
The film reveals the potential of Bulgaria’s nature and cultural heritage.
The three episodes are available in English on BBC2’s website, in Bulgaria it is available on Vimeo, with temporary access password PilgrimageGuest.
With each passing day, the church is becoming more beautiful and welcoming. This was written on their Facebook page by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church “St. Ivan Rilski” in Chicago, USA . “Anyone who can help is welcome! There is painting,..
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Traditionally, as a sign of sympathy for the victims of the attack, every year only on August 6, the Bulgarian public can see a unique relic -..
Built in 1964, the fishing vessel Chavdar was sunk to the seabed at a depth of 30 metres off the Black Sea town of Sozopol . The operation, which lasted about an hour, was initiated by writer Mihail Zaimov and his associates. The aim is to transform the..
Bulgaria has established itself as a leading destination for digital nomads in Eastern Europe with the fastest internet connection in..
Built in 1964, the fishing vessel Chavdar was sunk to the seabed at a depth of 30 metres off the Black Sea town of Sozopol . The operation, which lasted..
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Traditionally, as a sign of sympathy for the..
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