The Ethnographic Museum in Elhovo preserves the history, culture and customs of Yambol district, with a special focus on the clothing and costume and embroidery of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Commonwealth War Cemeteries in Bulgaria
There are two British Commonwealth war cemeteries in Bulgaria, located in Sofia within the Sofia Central Cemetery, and at the Plovdiv Central Cemetery.
Madara Rider
The Madara Rider (or Madara Horseman, BG: Мадарски Конник) is a medieval carved rock relief of a horse and rider with a lion underfoot and a dog and eagle for companions.
The Unknown Soldier Monument
The Unknown Soldier Monument in Sofia preserves the memory of all Bulgarian soldiers who have perished while fighting for their country.
Pautalia Roman Baths
The Pautalia Roman Baths are one of the most significant Roman monuments remaining in Bulgaria. The baths were part of a healing center called an asklepeion.
Pirkova Tower
Pirkova Tower, in the city of Kyustendil, is a medieval defensive tower dating from the late 14th or early 15th century.
Okolchitsa Peak
On Okolchitsa Peak (BG: Околчица), high above the Vratsa plain, stands a solitary cross in memory of the freedom fighter and Bulgarian national hero Hristo Botev, who met his end near this spot on 1 June 1876. It also celebrates members of his detachment who fought and mostly died alongside him. Thirty five meters tall, [...]
Boyana Church
The Boyana Church is a major site of cultural and historical significance on the slopes of Mount Vitosha overlooking the city of Sofia, Bulgaria. It is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and is number 58 in the top 100 national tourist sites of Bulgaria.
Rayna Knyaginya House Museum
The birthplace of Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova, known Rayna Knyaginya (BG: Райна Княгиня), has been preserved by the Panagyurishte municipality as a museum.
Zemen Monastery
Zemen Monastery, dedicated to Saint John the Theologian, is one of the most impressive historical sites in Bulgaria.
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