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Christmas exhibition of minerals and precious stones on display in Sofia's Earth and Man Museum

Photo: earthandman.org

A Christmas present for lovers of the bizarre shapes of minerals and precious stones is offered by the Earth and Man Museum in Sofia. In its central lobby, visitors can enjoy a special exhibition with the participation of dozens of companies and collectors from Bulgaria and abroad, creators of original products with minerals, paintings decorated with natural materials and souvenirs with inlaid stones.


The Earth and Man museum has organized a Christmas card workshop especially for the little visitors. They are also themed "Christmas decorations with colored minerals and semi-precious stones". At the same time, specialists from the museum help children navigate the world of minerals, recognize and name them, and learn about their deposits and structure.

The exhibition continues until December 4.



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