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Every year on 22-nd of March the citizens of
celebrate the day of their town. The reason this exact date to become a holiday of the Old is that on March 22 1230 Tsar Asen II defeated the Epirus ruler Theodore Komnenos Doukas at the battle of .

#March #22 – #Veliko #Tarnovo’s #Holiday Every year on 22-nd of March the citizens of Veliko Tarnovo celebrate the day of their town. The reason this exact date to become a holiday of the Old Bulgarian Capital is that on March 22...

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The has a long history - from its ancient roots, with a liberal sprinkling of other , Mediterranean and influences.

Culinary The Bulgarian cuisine has a long history - from its ancient Thracian roots, with a liberal sprinkling of other Slavic, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Bulgarian cookery uses a wide variety of...

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Every year #8 is worldwide celebrated as the day of the or the working woman.
Nowadays March 8 is an expression of love and respect to all the women. In , , , , , and etc. men gives and presents to the in their lives – , grandmothers, daughters, , , girlfriends, colleagues.

March 8-th – #International Women’s day Every year March 8 is worldwide celebrated as the day of the woman or the working woman. On March 8, 1857, garment workers in New York City marched, demanding improved working...

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is one of the most distinctive pagan in .
It embodies many symbols - the welcoming of and the ,
the taming of by means of magic,
propitiation of the unpredictable March.

The #Martenitsa #ritual - welcoming the spring in #Bulgaria Martenitsa is one of the most distinctive pagan rituals in Bulgaria. It embodies many symbols - the welcoming of spring and the sun , the taming of nature by means of magic , propitiation of the...

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is connected with the arrival of ! They are also known as " "

#Sirni #Zagovezni or #Dervishov den in #Lesichovo

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18.February, all Bulgarians honor the memory of the Levski
Vassil Ivanov , , whom the present-day consider their greatest national hero of all times and epochs, was born in , a prosperous center of craft-industry in 1837. -

#Vasil #Levski - the national hero of #Bulgaria Today, on 18.February, all Bulgarians honor the memory of the national hero Vasil Levski (born 18 July 1837 – died 18 February 1873)

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In Bulgarians celebrate and its patron saint , also known as (Trifon the pruner).

The day of #wine - #Trifon #Zarezan (#Trifon the Pruner) ! The favourite festival of... In Bulgarians celebrate wine and its patron saint Trifon, also known as (Trifon the pruner). For -growers and -makers and -lovers, the day of Trifon Zarezan is...

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Carnival is already part of the !

This is the fourth Bulgarian unit in UNESCO after , " " - fire dancing and the carpets, which became a .​

#Surva became part of the #UNESCO list of #World #Intangible #Cultural #Heritage! This is the fourth Bulgarian unit in UNESCO after , " " - fire dancing and the carpets, which became a .​ ​ The...

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The capital of 's and Mummer's
The festival held in is the oldest festival of the masquerade games in .

Hidden behind the mask - the #international #festival of #masquerade #games "#Surva" On New Year's Eve and Zagovezni, in Bulgaria, special rituals called Kukeri (Mummer's) games take place.

Today the Bulgarians and the celebrate Yordanov den (St. ' day). Yordanov day is also known as Epiphany.
On this day young and unmarried bulgarian men are taking a dip in freezing waters to wash their sins away. Epiphany ( in ) is one of the major in .

St. Jordan's day in Bulgaria ! Let's dive after the cross and the ritual will bring us healthy and lucky year ! Today the Bulgarians and the celebrate Yordanov den (St. Jordan' day). Yordanov day is also known as Epiphany. According to this day is devoted to the baptism of Jesus...

This Saturday the first resort in Bulgaria - will celebrate its 120-th birthday!

#Borovets #resort celebrates its #120th #anniversary On 17.12.2016 Bulgarian ski resort # Borovets will celebrate its 120th anniversary. This is considered to be the first resort in Bulgaria. In 1896 the first vacation house was built there and...

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There are other eleven parks in but both park types encourage the development of and environmentally friendly , educational activities and livelihood of the people.

Adventure The Bulgarian national and nature parks are an enormous wealth - they have a magnificent wilderness, biodiversity, endemic and rare plant and animal species and unique natural landmarks. The...

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The city of - a crossroad between four ! See the fascination of Mostar...
in and
The antique historic centre, situated along the sides of the very famous ( ) is a really attraction, not to be missed.

The city of #Mostar - a crossroad between four #religions The fascination of Mostar... in and Chief town of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton and ancient crossroads of people and civilizations , appears today full of renewed strength,...

The evidence of the power of Bulgarian’s kings !
in is the place where Bulgarian monarchs have lived during the Second Kingdom in the centuries
See also the of 's Death

TSAREVETS Fortress Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo is the place where Bulgarian monarchs have lived during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom in the Medieval centuries. It is the best preserved artifact, a proof of the...

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Discover the long of the
, their present and past life in difficult times of struggle...
The largest Sephardic (Spanish – ) in is situated in .

Jewish Bulgaria Christianity tour in Bulgaria

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- a mountain pass, also known as (Bulgarian: Троянски проход) in the Mountains ( ).

#Beklemeto - the astonishing pass through the #Balkan #Mountains Autumn, such a lovely season... Our team was traveling through Bulgaria last month when we took these photos of Beklemeto - a mountain pass, also known as Troyan Pass (Bulgarian:...

September 22 – The of !
Tomorrow, 22-nd of September, Bulgaria will commemorate #108 years since her Independence was declared

September 22 – The #Independence #Day of #Bulgaria Tomorrow, 22-nd of September, Bulgaria will commemorate 108 years since her Independence was declared. On 22.09.1908 Bulgarian knyaz proclaimed with manifest the...

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Gora (The ) - famous also as the " ".
The keeps a relic from the Holy Cross that was crucified on!

#Krustova Gora (The #CrossForest) - famous also as the "#Rhodope #Jerusalem" According to the legends the keeps a relic from the very Cross that was crucified on , brought here from Jerusalem by the St.St. and . People come on a...

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Today, 17.09, the Church venerates the day of .Sophia the Martyr and her three daughters - , and .
In 17.09 is also celebrated as the day of the capital city – . It is named after the basilica St. Sophia, dated from the late .

#17-th of #September – the Day of #Sofia Today, 17.09, the Orthodox Church venerates the day of .Sophia the Martyr and her three daughters - Faith, Hope and Charity. She was born in and during the reign of...

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St. Ivan is honored today as the patron of Bulgarian people and one of the most important saints of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Today the celebrates the assumption of Ivan !

The #Bulgarian #Orthodox #Church celebrates Monday, August 18, the assumption of #Saint Ivan #Rilski, honored as the patron of the Bulgarian people. St. Ivan is honored today as the patron of Bulgarian people and one of the most important saints of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. St. Ivan Rilski was the first Bulgarian recluse. He was...

is rich of different !
Herbs have been and continue to be an important part of the most 's lives. People here use herbs , in cosmetics, in and also as decorations !
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Phytotherapy Though 111 000 square kilometers, Bulgaria is a country diverse in geography, climate, flora, and fauna and rich in history and culture. Herbs have been and continue to be an important part of the...

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is the treasury of and in 1956 it was declared and recognized as city – and architectural reservation.
The greatest treasure of the town are the numerous - from times and the Middle Ages and from old ...

#Nessebar #UNESCO - feeling the breeze from the past . One of the oldest cities in Europe .

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in 1 photo!

The wedding ritual is one of the most interesting and it is full of ! It shows the of , and way of life through centuries!

#Bulgarian #wedding #ritual The wedding ritual is one of the most interesting and it is full of ! It shows the of , culture and way of life through centuries!

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The following gallery is dedicated to the most common and famous things about - , Golden treasure from , the , civilizations, and who lived in these lands and the crafts such as and !

Welcome to Bulgaria !

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Today is day- , which is celebrated on 24 June every year. On the same day the celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist and often rites and of the two holidays are intertwined.
It is believed that the morning of the feast, when the sun rises, it "flickers", "play" and see that it will be healthy during the year.

Midsummer Day - the day of medicinal herbs Today is Midsummer day- Bulgarian folk festival, which is celebrated on 24 June every year. On the same day the Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist and often rites and...

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Alexander Cathedral, Palace of Culture, Church, Sofia Synagoge, University of “St. Kliment Ohridski", The National Theatre " #"

Top sites - a "must" in Bulgarian capital - Sofia ! The Bulgarian-Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Hram-pametnik Sveti Aleksandar Nevski) is probably Sofia's main landmark. The cathedral was built in Neo-Byzantine style and completed in the early...

The temple of Isis in Stobi, in: Romanising Oriental Gods? Religious transformations in the... In 2008, a temple dedicated to the Egyptian deities was discovered at the lowest terrace of the ancient city Stobi. A monumental marble sculpture of goddess Isis found in front of the temple in 2012, confirmed the dedication, although it is quite

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The Rose is one of the most spectacular festivals in !
Today, the has become a celebration of international importance. During the week of the Rose in flow and enjoy many and guests!

#Rose #Festival in #Kazanluk - #2015 ! The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask or Castile rose, is the greatest treasure in the region of Kazanlak. The rose was imported into Bulgaria centuries ago, and today it is one of the nation’s...

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is my life !
See the following 25 signs of people addicted to and if you recognize half, better look for specialized help - in a or !

25 #signs that you are #addicted to #traveling :) Is it possible for you to be one of those people who have problems, but stubbornly refuse to admit it? See the following 25 signs of people addicted to traveling and if you recognize half, better...