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Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa is a living monument to the life, history and architecture of the National Revival period.

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Bulgaria is Not the Land of Roses Only

Bulgaria is Not the Land of Roses Only

Review of a monograph describing the history of Bulgaria and the physical and industrial geography of the country.

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Bulgaria and Byzantium

Bulgaria and Byzantium

Book review of an investigation into the relationship between Bulgaria and Byzantium in the ninth and tenth centuries, a critical period in Balkan history.

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The Mountains of Bulgaria

Book review of a compact, informative and useful guide to hiking major Bulgarian mountain trails.

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Martenitsa

Martenitsa

The Martenitsa is an ornament made of white and red threads that Bulgarians put on their clothes or wrists every year on March 1.

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In the Know (March 2009)

In the Know (March 2009)

Bulgarian leaders announced the symbolic start of building works on a new subway/metro extension connecting Mladost to the Sofia Airport. The three year plan includes construction of a large car park at the Tsarigrasdsko Shose.

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Easter Eggs

Coloring Easter Eggs is a long-standing tradition in Bulgaria. There are many customs associated with this practice.

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National Ethnographic Museum

The Bulgarian National Ethographic Museum is charged with the duty to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of national cultural and historical significance.

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What’s On Around Bulgaria (April 2009)

Useful news about current events happening around Bulgaria.

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In the Know (April 2009)

In the Know (April 2009)

Useful Bulgaria news and tips for the month of April 2009.

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