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Atolovo

Atolovo

By on 19 March 2012 in City and Town, Land

Atolovo is a village in southeastern Bulgaria, established in 1926 as a home for Bulgarian refugees from Greek Macedonia and Eastern Thrace.

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Vidin Picture Gallery

Vidin Picture Gallery

By on 15 February 2012 in Buildings, Churches, City and Town, Monuments

A collection of pictures from around Vidin, mostly buildings, monuments, churches.

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Sofia’s Yellow Brick Road

Sofia’s Yellow Brick Road

By on 7 December 2011 in City and Town, Land

Prince Ferdinand received a wedding present of yellow pavers to modernize Sofia and make it more like the grand European capitals.

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Bansko Winter Fiesta

Bansko Winter Fiesta

By on 4 December 2010 in City and Town, News, What's On

Recently named “Winter Capital of the Balkans,” Bansko will officially open the ski season on 11 December. The town has a full program planned for the weekend.

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Tryavna, the City with a Bridge

Tryavna, the City with a Bridge

By on 30 January 2010 in City and Town, Land, Top 100

Nestled in the Tryavna River Valley in the central-north part of the country, surrounded by lush hills and mountains, and decorated with historic houses in the Bulgarian Renaissance style, Tryavna has preserved the spirit of bygone times.

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Images of Pre-War Varna

Images of Pre-War Varna

By on 27 January 2010 in Buildings, City and Town, History, Land

Varna quickly developed into a major economic and cultural center following the war of independence from the Ottoman Turks.

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Balchik

Balchik

By on 1 July 2009 in City and Town, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100

Balchik Palace and gardens is situated among striking white limestone cliffs at one of the most beautiful natural locations along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.

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Troyan

Troyan

By on 19 April 2009 in City and Town, Land, Monasteries, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, Topography

The Troyan region, rich in history, crafts, natural beauty, and good food, is fast becoming an attractive place for tourism and recreation.

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Melnik

Melnik

By on 15 April 2009 in Buildings, City and Town, Culture, Monasteries, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, Wine

Melnik is the smallest city in Bulgaria and is known for its distinctive architecture and local wine production.

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Koprivshtitsa

By on 9 April 2009 in City and Town, History, Parks and Reserves, Top 100

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

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