The old bishopric in Veliko Turnovo, a building of major historical significance to the city, is to be substantially refurbished with half of the 2 million euro allocated at the last regular cabinet sitting.
The St Petka monastery near Asenovgrad is also to undergo conservation and restoration. Founded in the 14th century it was an important literary centre during the National Revival period, with many rare and old manuscripts in its library.
The third temple which will be renovated is the Holy Great-Martyr St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Vidin, the second biggest church after the St. Alexander Nevski cathedral in Sofia. There is a unique fresco in the northern part of the church depicting Tsar Petar and St. John of Rila. When the saint refused to meet the Tsar, Petar sent him gifts, but St. Jokn of Rila refused the silver and gold accepting only the fruit.
13 ancient graves were discovered during archaeological excavations conducted on the premises of the National Academy of Art in Sofia. The excavation is led by archaeologist Elena Nikolova from the Regional History Museum. The excavations began on..
Trapezitsa is one of the three hills for which the old Bulgarian capital, Tarnovgrad (the medieval name of today’s Veliko Tarnovo), is famous . Located to the northwest of the town, it stands across from the neighboring hill Tsarevets – the..
On the feast of the Dormition of Saint Ivan Rilski, the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led the Divine Liturgy at the Rila Monastery. On the eve of the feast, he bowed before the relics of the patron saint of the Bulgarian people..
From 16 September, the History Museum in Panagyurishte will be hosting the original Panagyurishte Gold Treasure. The priceless find will be displayed..
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