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The Seven Rila Lakes

By admin on 22 September 2009 in Land, Parks and Reserves, Top 100

The Seven Rila Lakes are the most famous lakes in Bulgaria. They are located at high altitude in the northwest part of the Rila Mountains, above Dupnitsa. The entire area is inside Rila National Park.

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Balchik

By admin 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

By admin 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

By admin 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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Belogradchik Rocks

By admin on 15 April 2009 in Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, Topography

The Belogradchik Rocks are one of the natural wonders of Bulgaria, declared a national landmark in 1949.

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Koprivshtitsa

By admin 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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Bulgaria and Byzantium

By admin on 8 April 2009 in Books, Culture, History, Parks and Reserves, Trails

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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