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Digital nomads swap skis for laptops at this Bulgarian resort

Michael Starling & AFP, Euronews — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle.Climate change may threaten the value of Bansko's prime ski slopes, but the Bulgarian resort has found an all-season solution to boost its economy, drawing in a cosmopolitan community of digital nomads. Three centres offering hundreds of co-working spaces to online workers have sprung up in the town in recent years, supported by a fast internet connection and improved infrastructure."I read that this was the best place to start as a digital nomad," says Oscar Train, a 25-year-old Dane who since 2021 has worked remotely from Bansko for about six months of the year. "I came here to kind of learn how to do it and meet like-minded people," he added. "You've got people from all over the world, all different kinds of

Plovdiv wins 4th place in the European Best Destinations 2022 ranking and more

www.visitplovdiv.com — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plovdiv wins 4th place in the ranking European Best Destinations 2022 and takes 1st place in 3 categoriesThe city is ranked 1st in Best Cultural Destinations in Europe, Best Romantic Destinations in Europe and Best Wine Destinations in EuropeAs it has already become known, Plovdiv took fourth place in the ranking European Best Destinations 2022. The city under the hills competed alongside 19 world-famous destinations in the 13th edition of the prestigious ranking. Plovdiv was the only Bulgarian city that participated in the competition alongside London, Rome, Vienna, Istanbul, Athens, Prague and others. Ljubljana in Slovenia won first place. Marbella in Spain came in second, followed by Amiens in France.Of these 20 destinations, only the 5 that received the most votes can use the title European Best Destinations 2022 in all their communications, media appearances, websites and

Plovdiv Is Most-Preferred Destination for Internal Migration

www.novinite.com — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Of the close to 200 000 people in Bulgaria who changed address within the country in 2020, more than 21,000 chose Plovdiv district as their new place of residence, the municipality said on its website on April 19, citing National Statistical Institute (NSI) data.This makes the Plovdiv district Bulgaria’s most-preferred destination for internal migration.Of those who moved to Plovdiv, 7.7 per cent came from Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia, four per cent from Pazardzhik and 3.7 per cent from Smolyan.The statement, again citing the NSI, said that of the 37,364 people who changed their address from abroad to Bulgaria in 2020, close to 3,000 moved to Plovdiv district.As to the city of Plovdiv itself, more than 9,000 people chose it as their new home, 1,500 more than in 2019.“The fact that Plovdiv is an industrial leader with nearly 75,000 jobs in manufacturing and a second centre for

Narrow-gauge train in the Rhodopes tops The Guardian’s 10 best scenic rail journeys in Europe

Bnr.bg — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

A tourist attraction that Bulgarian and foreign tourists find fascinating is the Septemvri-Dobrinishte narrow-gauge train. The train winds through the mountain maze connecting the Upper Thracian Plain with the Rhodopes, Rila and Pirin. The journey is so spectacular that The Guardian describes it as the “winning readers’ tip” in its 10 best scenic rail journeys in Europe.View our offers for property in Plovdiv region for sale and rent Offers from PazardjikProperties in SPA and ski resor Dobrinishte

Aquae Calidae - a modern amusement park with roots in the historical heritage of Burgas

Bnr.bg — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%A playroom “like a huge Lego set” where kids will be able build different kinds of Roman fortresses. They will be able to put on clothes from times long past, to shoot a bow and arrow, to get to know different ancient techniques of embroidery, cooking and leather wear making. All this will soon be possible at the Aquae Calidae tourist complex, BNR-Burgas reports.The site is unique and attracts a growing number of visitors. The location near Burgas is incredible because it is the focus of thousands of years of history. The archaeological finds at Aquae Calidae include the fortress walls of the ancient town of Thermopolis, the Ist century Roman baths with hot and cold pool, the various medieval rooms. Modern facilities have been built to make them easy of access to tourists.There is a public call for tenders for the construction of the new centre which is to develop the facility

Petrich Fortress near Varna – architectural treasure impressing archaeologists and tourists

Bnr.bg — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%Inaccessible and unknown even to many archaeologists, the Roman fortress Petrich Kale is about to become a new tourist attraction in Bulgaria. It is located far away from the town of Petrich in southern Bulgaria, as it is situated close to the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast. It was built on the edge of the Avren plateau, with a beautiful view over the entire Devnya valley and the Provadia River valley."From there one could observe a wide territory to the north from where an attacker could possibly come and for this very reason the fortress was inhabited throughout the Middle Ages," explains archaeologist Maria Manolova-Voykova, head of research work in the region.“Local people believe that the fort was founded by King Peter I (who ruled in the period 927-969). Legends documented in the twentieth century also state so. The interesting thing is that when you look at

Looking back at history gives self-confidence

Bnr.bg — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The Bulgarian history leaves the textbooks and takes us back to a medieval castle where everything learned in the classrooms is experienced through different roles – soldiers fight with knights, boyars discuss state affairs and peasants knead bread. Four years ago, two army reserve soldiers came up with the idea to animate the history lessons, turning children into the main actors. In their project named “A tale about Bulgaria” they reveal in an authentic way how our ancestors looked like and what their crafts, lifestyle, culture and military affairs were. Their reenactments take place at the Kaloyan Fortress in the village of Arbanasi near Veliko Tarnovo. The entrance of the Kaloyan Fortress is a wooden bridge built over a ditch filled with water. The children dress in chain armors and helmets of medieval soldiers, grind flour and knead dough under an ancient technology and get

Arapovo Monastery – a guardian of Orthodoxy and the Bulgarian spirit

Bnr.bg — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The Arapovo Monastery of Saint Nedelya located southeast of the town of Asenovgrad is the only Bulgarian monastery built during the Ottoman rule. In the period of Bulgaria’s National Revival, it played an important role in the spiritual and cultural awakening of the Bulgarian nation.The monastery came to life in 1856 when a monastic dormitory was created near the gushing holy spring in the area, called in Bulgarian “ayazmo”. The construction of the monastery complex lasted several years and ended in 1859. Contributing to this deed was Archimandrite Sophronius, who became the first abbot of the newly created monastery. The chief master builder was Stoyan Buradzhitski (aka Usta Stoyu) from the village of Yogovo as the Plovdiv-based Bulgarian Church Municipality which was formed in the late 1850s during the national and church struggle for Bulgarian independence also played a role in

Frenchman from Bordeaux promoting Bulgaria as wine tourism destination

Bnr.bg — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Wine tourism is a chance for Bulgaria to attract wealthy tourists, as well as an opportunity to show the country should not be perceived as a cheap alcohol destination. This is what Frenchman Guy Labeyrie, who has the goal of promoting Bulgaria as wine tourism destination in his own country, tells us.He is from Bordeaux – world famous wine destination, but he settled down in Bulgaria because of his love for a Bulgarian woman. In this country he runs a tourism company, owns a winery and most of his guests are from France.According to Guy Labeyrie, doing business in Bulgaria is neither easy, nor difficult.Wine tours and tastings for small groups, picturesque landscapes, interesting meetings, history, anecdotes, architecture and good food. This is the formula used by Guy Labeyrie to attract French tourists to Bulgaria. But what do they know about this country?According to Guy Labeyrie,

Pamporovo mountain resort - preferred destination in winter

Bnr.bg — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The Pamporovo resort in the Rhodope Mountains reports a 9% rise in the number of tourists compared to last year. Since the start of the ski season, about 100,000 tourists have passed through the resort. Bulgarian and Balkan tourists are the prevailing group. There is a noticeable increase in the number of Serbian, Romanian and North Macedonian tourists. The interest of British tourists remains stable and the number of Turkish tourists has been growing in comparison to the previous year. Almost all ski runs in the area are open and skiing conditions are excellent, the resort officials report.View our properties for sale and rent in Pamporovo

Museum of Illusions has opened in Sofia

Bnr.bg — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%An unconventional museum has opened in Sofia. In it, visitors immerse themselves in the world of illusions. Unlike conventional museums, where visitors cannot touch the object, this fascinating place allows visitors to touch everything, as well as to take photos everywhere in the space.“The Museum of Illusions in Sofia is part of a European group of museums founded in Lithuania. It is based on optical illusions and the perception of perspectives. The museum aims to present an effective teaching method in a fun way,” Violeta Popova from the management team says.The museum is divided into several halls: a historical hall with different paintings, a hall with optical illusions, a room with phosphorous wallpaper in which people can paint with light or leave their shadow on the wall.%img2%Which illusion is the most interesting one to visitors?“It depends on the interests of the

New cycling lane along Black Sea coast to connect Lozenets and Tsarevo

Bnr.bg — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

The future seaside garden of the resort of Lozenets will be connected with the Black Sea town of Tsarevo. This is what the mayor of Tsarevo municipality Georgi Lapchev told the Bulgarian National Radio. These were our long-term plans which we have already started to implement as a whole, he explained. The cycling lane is expected to be extended from Tsarevo to Arapya in 2020, and construction will continue in 2021. The lane will be at a sufficient distance from the motorway and will be illuminated, Lapchev said.Check our list of properties in LozenetsHoliday homes in Tsarevo sea townAttractive selection of properties in Burgas region for sale and rent Top properties in Sunny Beach and the neighbouring resorts

Boyana Church – landmark in Bulgaria’s culture and history

Bnr.bg — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%The 760th anniversary of the creation of the famous pre-Renaissance murals in the Boyana Church and 40 years since its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List is marked this year. On this occasion, the National Museum of History and its "Boyana Church" section are holding an international conference dedicated to this iconic monument. The Boyana Church of St. Nicholas and St. Pantaleimon was renovated and decorated in 1259 with donations from the local governor Sevastocrator Kaloyan and his wife Desislava.%img2%The author of the ingenious works is collectively known as the "Boyan Master". The murals of 1259-240 images in total – are masterpieces of Bulgarian and the Byzantine art schools of that time and contain a number of innovative elements. Particularly interesting is the portrait of medieval Bulgarian woman Dessislava.Check out our offers from

The thrilling stories of two old Sofia houses

Bnr.bg — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

A total of 660 stories of noble Bulgarian families of industrialists, bankers, merchants, politicians and intellectuals and their homes have been collected by Mariana Melnishka in two volumes entitled “Houses tell stories” and “Houses keep telling stories”. Opening their covers, readers feel like entering a time machine, as the original chronicle takes them on an architectural walk across Bulgaria, revealing the fates of the owners of impressive buildings. It is impossible to present all in one publication, so we have chosen to tell the fortunate stories of only two of them which have regained their splendor thanks to their good owners today.We begin our tour in downtown Sofia where at 31 Khan Krum Street we come across the family house of banker Marko Ryaskov:“The building is in the secession style, its exterior has been preserved smoothly, but its interior is not accessible.

Book collects memories of old traditions from town of Elin Pelin

Bnr.bg — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The intriguing memories of the elderly residents of the town of Elin Pelin have become part of the book "Town of Elin Pelin – Folk Traditions" by Pavel Kanev. In it he explores local folklore traditions and culture. Concerned about the lost continuity between generations, Pavel Kanev decided to publish his archive in a book.For more than 30 years the author has been recording the memories of various generations about everyday life and customs. In his latest local history research, he also published photos of typical exhibits from the museum collection in Elin Pelin. The book collects valuable knowledge about history and traditions of the Shopluk region. Elin Pelin is the writer’s hometown, where he completed his elementary and secondary education and then continued at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski," majoring in history. Pavel Kanev is the curator of the

Interactive museum exhibition recreates traditions in Bulgarian village of Chavdar

Bnr.bg — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%Folklore is the great intangible heritage of our people; it is so diverse and specific for different parts of our country that it is worth to be known by every Bulgarian. The idea for reenactment of folk customs and holidays should not only serve as an attraction for foreign tourists, but reach a growing number of Bulgarians. In the village of Chavdar, near Sofia, the first ever interactive center for authentic folklore has been created. The exhibition involves modern visualization tools, interactive installations, computer games, and reenactments of everyday life scenes from the village.%img2%The center includes both a restored old house and a new building with two exhibition halls, as both buildings are in harmony and complementing each other. Experts say the museum is innovative and does not leave the viewer passive, but actually offers an opportunity for having fun in the

New mountain biking trail takes us to nature’s beauties of Tran region

Bnr.bg — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%"VeloErul" – this is the name of the first mountain biking trail in the municipality of Tran, western Bulgaria, which gives us the opportunity to see the magic of one of the most beautiful places in Bulgaria. The official opening of the trail with a total length of about 56 km is on Saturday, October19. It consists of two parts as the starting point is in the beautiful village of Glogovitsa, located about 15 km away from the town of Tran.This area, almost unknown before the democratic changes is becoming more and more popular today among lovers of wildlife and mountains, archeology and religious tourism. It is worth mentioning that the rising popularity of the region among tourists is not the result of a purposeful state policy, but the result of patriotism, entrepreneurship, perseverance and dedication of the local population. "The idea was born spontaneously

Philatelic gems from all over Europe displayed in Plovdiv until October 20

Bnr.bg — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The European Philatelic Exhibition "Plovdiv-Phila 2019" has already been opened in Plovdiv. Philatelists from 19 countries are showing impressive exhibits on 480 boards. A well-known collector from London presents rare and expensive Bulgarian philatelic classics, while his colleagues in Sofia add two masterpieces - the stamps “Little Lion” and “East Rumelia”. One can also see collections dedicated to prominent Bulgarian artists, natural landmarks and folk costumes. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the 140th anniversary of the Constantinople Peace Treaty (1879), which officially ended Bulgaria’s Liberation between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. An illustrated postcard dedicated to this anniversary will be validated. Guests of the exhibition are Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha – honorary chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Philatelists and Nikita Lobanov-Rostovsky

Bansko in Bulgaria is the cheapest place in Europe for a family skiing holiday while Italy boasts the highest number of best value resorts

Dailymail — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

%img1%Bansko in Bulgaria is Europe's best value family ski resort, a new survey has revealed. It beat the Italian resort of Bardonecchia, which is named as the second-best place for a pound-stretching ski holiday.However, Italy is the cheapest country overall, boasting four resorts in the best value top five in this year's findings. Bansko in Bulgaria, pictured, is the cheapest place in Europe to go skiing this winter, a new report by Post Office Travel Money has revealedThe ranking was revealed in the annual Post Office Travel Money Family Ski Resort report, which is produced with Crystal Ski Holidays. To compile the list, researchers compared the cost of six days' ski and boot hire, lift passes and ski school plus lunch and drinks for two adults and two children for the same number of days to give a realistic view of what it will cost a family of four on a one week holiday. The

Sofia has huge potential for development of Spa tourism

Bnr.bg — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Perhaps you would be surprised to learn that for every pain or health problem you can find a suitable healing mineral spring in Bulgaria. There are over 500 mineral springs in this country with a total flow of nearly 5,000 liters of water per second, which places Bulgaria second in Europe after Iceland in natural mineral water and natural-source spring water resources. The mineral waters in Bulgaria have healing properties and this fact has been known across the Bulgarian lands for centuries. Many Bulgarian towns emerged near mineral springs such as Hisarya, Sandanski, Velingrad, Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, etc. Such natural resources should not be underestimated. That is why it is of great importance for Sofia to have a vision how to use these natural resources and develop SPA tourism. This type of tourism will provide an opportunity for a full-time hotel occupancy in Sofia.In our view,

Delyo Festival – regional tradition with a taste of the “cosmic”

Bnr.bg — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Since 2007 September in the southernmost town of the Rhodopes – Zlatograd – has been the month of Delyo the Rebel (Delyo Haydutin).The hero who lived at the close of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century is now a “cosmic” figure. Since 1977, the famed song IzleljeDelyoHaydutin performed by Valya Balkanska, has been travelling in space on board the American spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2. The song is included in the Golden Record as a specimen of the musical culture of Earth. According to legend, Delyo saved many Bulgarians in the region from forcible Islamisation. That is why the first Delyo festival included reenactments of the battles at Zlatograd from three centuries ago. The voevod was said to be invincible, Rhodope legends go. When he was killed, he died by no ordinary bullet, but a bullet made from one of his own silver coins. The annual festival features sports races,

Tours in the steps of emblematic personalities reveal new details from Sofia’s history

Bnr.bg — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia went through a lot of trials and vicissitudes in its millenial history. However, the city managed to preserve its rich cultural heritage from different eras of its existence. Today, Sofia continues to surprise even its residents with its rich architectural landscape, which made two young Bulgarians organize thematic pedestrian tours and present the past of this city in an intriguing way. Mainly Bulgarian citizens-both children and adults join the tours.We made a Facebook page named In the Steps Of where we can share interesting facts and organize walks. We decided that we need an event which takes place several times a month and presents Sofia to its residents, so that they can feel like tourists in their own city at least once, Viktor Topalov told Radio Bulgaria.The period of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom attracted biggest interest, which in Mr Topalov’s words

Plovdiv hosts 75th edition of International Technical Fair

Bnr.bg — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The town of Plovdiv (Central South Bulgaria) hosts until September 28 the 75th edition of the International Technical Fair. Nearly 600 companies from 34 countries are taking part at the technical fair. The International Fair Plovdiv is the oldest industrial exhibition in Bulgaria and some people describe it as the most significant technological event in the Balkans. Traditionally, the latest innovative technologies, products and services in electronics and electrical engineering, power engineering and ecology, information technologies, robotics and automation, machine building, construction, the water sector, the chemical industry, transport and car service equipment are displayed at the International Fair Plovdiv. This year there are five specialized exhibitions-machine building, construction equipment, automobiles, transport and equipment, information and digital technologies and

“Grand Book of Bulgarian Holidays and Customs” - a valuable ritual calendar encyclopedia

Bnr.bg — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Authors of the long-awaited “Grand Book of Bulgarian Holidays and Customs” are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vihra Baeva and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veselka Toncheva from the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. They are well-known researchers of traditions that are characteristic of the Bulgarian holiday calendar, as well as of various details of Bulgarian ritual folklore symbolism, contemporary aspects of practices, etc. The book is aimed at a wide range of readers who are interested in Bulgarian folklore or want to get to know in depth about the circle of Bulgarian customs and rituals. Assoc. Prof. Veselka Toncheva has told us more about the book:“We have been working using a lot of literature, archives, old books and our rich experience. We have both recorded many customs and rituals and we have searched the depths of Bulgarian

“Fire from the fire” festival in Plovdiv’s Old Town

Bnr.bg — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Fire brings warmth and creates a sense of home, and it is fire that will run like a fiery thread through the events from the Old Town Festival in Plovdiv. With the approach of autumn the people of Plovdiv will breathe new life into streets and houses in the city’s old town, blending ancient with modern, past with present.“Fire from the fire” is the motto of this year’s festival in the heart of the Old Town. From 16 to 22 September it will be the place to meet inspiring artists, to have fun and taste of the city’s culinary delights.A photo exhibition “Plovdiv in the being of Europe” near the ancient theatre will serve as the gateway to the festival atmosphere, showcasing the way Europe has made its way into the life, the architecture and the culture of the city.“It is a photographic narrative of communities from the late 19th and the beginning of the 20th century who

Old fishing stories and traditions attract tourists on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast

Bnr.bg — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Experienced knitters of fishing nets will tell stories about the life and the work of the people from the ancient fishing villages, some of which are well-preserved along the Black Sea coastline. The citizens of Burgas want to keep this ancient craft alive. That is why, the fishing village of Chengene Skele will become a real tourist attraction. It is situated some 15 kilometers away from Burgas on the beautiful Gipsy Bay. The village allows visitors to feel the romance of the fishing profession. One of the best-preserved structures of nets which rises 20 meters above the sea surface can be seen there. The fishers remember with nostalgia how they were catching different Black Sea fish on a daily basis. Many of these fish species cannot be found anymore in the Black Sea and the fishing villages are turning into romantic places offering food and beverages to the tourists. View our variety

September 17 is the day of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia

bnr.bg/en — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

On September 17 the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Martyrs Sofia, Vyara, Nadezhda and Luybov. September 17 is also the Day of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and is marked with a series of festive and cultural events. The programme envisages a solemn sitting of the Municipal Council where traditional honorary insignia of the Bulgarian capital will be presented. The festive programme also includes exhibitions, concerts in emblematic places, carnival procession and other activities. Check our top apartments for sale in Sofia

New subject for tour guides opens in Burgas University to help Bulgarian tourism

Bnr.bg — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

A new subject (tour guides and animators) will open in the beginning of the academic year at the College of Tourism, which is part of the Burgas University due to the deficit of personnel in the tourism field. The students will study theory of tour operator and travel agent activity and will attend practical lessons as well. The course for tour guides will last for 3 years and the focus will be on learning practical skills. For the purpose, the students will have internships in travel companies. The college singed its first agreement for joint activity with a certain tourist site-Sredets municipality, where the ancient and medieval town of Deultum was discovered. Currently, it is an archaeological reserve, known as the oldest Roman colony on the Bulgarian lands.View our list of properties in Burgas region for sale and rent

Three enormous moons will shine down on NIGHT festival in Plovdiv

Bnr.bg — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Town squares, churches, galleries, but also ancient Plovdiv’s nooks and corners will turn into shared spaces for art, the visions and the values of the world. After a one-year pause the NIGTH festival is back to make conversations more sincere, heighten the senses and open the hearts to new experiences, greater understanding and human contact.NIGHT/Plovdiv is back on 13 September and, in the course of three days, will feature 120 events in 85 different locations scattered around the city. With the help of its motto “Common Ground”, the people of Plovdiv will remember how important it is to be together however different people may be.“The festival’s motto is a way to bring attention to the fact that we need to turn to the things we have in common,” says Vladiya Mihaylova, curator of NIGHT/Plovdiv. “Every day we are surrounded by news of people divided, of new boundaries set

The active season ends at the old rose distillery in Strelcha with a stream of tourists

Bnr.bg — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Bulgarian rose oil is among the most in-demand and highest quality essential oils in the world to this day. Its lasting fragrance and curative properties have made the oil-bearing rose extract an essential ingredient of a broad range of cosmetic and medicinal products.One of the oldest rose distilleries in Bulgaria is in the town of Strelcha near the town of Pazardzhik. It rises in the town’s outskirts, on the road to Koprivshtitsa, and was built in the first years after the liberation of the country from Ottoman domination (1878). The rose petals from the lands in and around Strelcha have been gathered and processed in the town’s old distillery for close to a century and a half. Locals say that their rose distillery is the second oldest distillery in this rose-growing region of Bulgaria. The equipment has been modernized in recent years and the investor has attained a closed-loop

Book Alley travelling exposition opens in Sofia

bnr.bg/en — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The 7th edition of the biggest travelling exposition in the country – Book Alley – is taking place in Sofia as of today until 15 September with the participation of more than 70 Bulgarian publishing houses and book distributors.The exposition is accompanied by a cultural programme featuring book presentations, meetings with authors, publishers and translators, games and workshops for children. Book Alley in Sofia, which is organized by the Bulgarian Book Association, is part of Sofia municipality’s cultural events calendar for 2019. Check our properties in Sofia

The First Ancient Festival will be Held in Sofia on September 21-22, 2019

novinite.com — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The first Ancient Festival "Serdica is my Rome" will be held in Sofia on September 21-22, 2019.The aim is to promote the ancient heritage of the city. The residents and guests of the capital will witness a rich program that will familiarize them with the early history of Serdica in the time around the reign of Emperor Constantine.The project for the ancient festival ''Serdica is my Rome'' is one of a kind, dedicated to the ancient history of Sofia. Historic festivals around the world are proving wide interest as a way to promote a city or locality. In recent years, a number of significant archeological sites have been exhibited and opened to visitors in Sofia: the catacombs and tombs under the Church of St. Sofia, the Ancient Cultural and Communication Complex Serdica and the Western Gate.The purpose of organizing an annual antique festival is to arouse interest in these unique

Bulgarian Nestinarstvo Ritual – Dancing Barefoot on Burning Embers

novinite.com — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

For the first time, residents and guests of the city had the opportunity to experience the fiery magic of ‘nestinarstvo’ in the heart of the Sea Garden, said the press office of Burgas Municipality. The mystical ritual of dancing barefoot on burning embers was presented in front of the Pantheon in Burgas. The astonishing fire dance was part of the program of the 47th edition of the International Folklore Festival. Groups from Russia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Serbia, Georgia, and Bulgaria took part in the festival, whose official closing is tonight. All participants will join in the colorful closing show in Troyka Square at 5.30 pm. The official ceremony will take place at the Summer Theatre at 8.00 pm.Check our properties in Burgas

Atanasovsko Lake – home to rare bird species