112 km southeast of the capital Sofia and 37 km west of Bulgaria’s second-biggest city Plovdiv lies Pazardzhik - a town which, due to its favourable climate, is one of the Bulgaria’s most fertile centres for the growing of fruits and vegetables. Its inhabitants, though, are not only proud of the local production, but also of their town’s cultural heritage.
Here visitors can see one of the most beautiful wood-carved iconostasis in Bulgaria. It is found in the Church of the Holy Assumption of the Mother of God dating back to 1837, the largest preserved church from the National Revival Period in the country. The iconostasis was carved by Macedonian masters in the course of 10 years and is currently under the protection of UNESCO.
At the height of summer, and with temperatures hitting sizzling highs, everyone wants to spend time by the sea. Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has a lot to offer in summer besides beaches – sporting activities, cultural tourism, natural..
In hot summer days, the lower parts of Rila Mountain offer coolness and beautiful views to tourists. If you visit the area of the village of Kostenets, you can take a walk along the "Skalovitets Waterfall" trail with a length of about..
Summer is here, and once again, Park Ezero (Lake) in Burgas is hosting the festival of sand sculptures. The theme this year is comic book and film characters. Some of the sculptures are of characters from Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast, and..
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