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Baba Vida
Posted on 25 January 2010
The castle fortress Baba Vida has long played an important role in history, and has been ruled by many famous rulers of the Bulgarian and Ottoman empires. Continue Reading...
Posted on 25 January 2010
The castle fortress Baba Vida has long played an important role in history, and has been ruled by many famous rulers of the Bulgarian and Ottoman empires. Continue Reading...
Posted on 30 December 2009
The National Palace of Culture (usually referred to as NDK) is the largest multi-functional complex in South-Eastern Europe. It was completed in 1985, and is often said to resemble a flying saucer. Continue Reading...
Posted on 30 November 2009
The National Museum of Natural History in Sofia is the among the oldest and richest natural history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. It was founded by Bulgaria's Prince Ferdinand in 1889. Continue Reading...
According to a recent survey (November 2009) only 46% of Bulgaria's population uses internet on a regular basis. Home, commercial and government use surveyed. [...more]
Two views of the Varna City Theatre building, one in the 1930's and the other in 2010. [...more]
Villa Ponte, a red wine from the Bulgarian winery Black Sea Gold, is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, which provides an powerful structure, and syrah, which contributes the fruity, peppery side to this full-bodied wine. [...more]
The Fox And The Hound is a typical English-themed bar, in an Eastenders sort of way. It is on a side street right off of Vitosha Boulevard in Sofia, leading to NDK. [...more]
One of the most brilliant and exciting Bulgarian films with anti-fascist themes, We Were Young (А бяхме млади) (1960) traces the illegal activities of a group of young people, reaching a serious and profound examination of their characters. [...more]
On 1 February, the Orthodox Church honours Saint Trifon, a healer who was glorified by the miracles he performed. However, this national wine holiday is also celebrated on 14 February according to old customs, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day as well. [...more]