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National embroideries are an important element of Bulgaria’s traditional culture. They are very sophisticated, consisting of symbols and shades of meaning reaching back to the recesses of time. Bulgarian women used to make embroideries on clothing, tablecloths and other household fabrics, the shapes and patterns being a token of health and happiness.
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If you are looking for a destination for a pleasant walk in the heart of the mountain, you can choose the Lakatitsa section of the Rila Mountain. We suggest you start from the village of Govedartsi near Samokov. The river of Cherni Osam runs alongside..
Nestled in the foothills of Rila, the village of Dobarsko attracts tourists from all corners of the country year-round. A legend has it that some of the first settlers in the area of today's village were the blinded soldiers of Tsar Samuel, who,..
The 31 st edition of the international mummer festival Surva has asserted its standing as the biggest masquerade festival in Europe. There were more than 12,000 participants in the festival this year, coming from all ethnic regions of the..
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