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In the Know (May 2008)

In the Know (May 2008)

By on 26 April 2009 in In the Know, News, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO

Costs are rising for public transport in Sofia. Recent investigations reveal new information about the Thracian civilization in Bulgaria.

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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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Belogradchik Rocks

Belogradchik Rocks

By 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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Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery

By on 15 April 2009 in Culture, Monasteries, Religion, Sights, UNESCO

Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria and an important symbol of Bulgarian cultural identity.

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Sofia Synagogue

Sofia Synagogue

By on 10 April 2009 in Buildings, Culture, Museums, Religion, Sights, Top 100

The Sofia Synagogue is the largest in southeast Europe, and one of the largest in all of Europe. It houses a museum of Jewish History.

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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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What’s On Around Bulgaria (April 2009)

By on 7 April 2009 in Culture, Events, Food, News, Sights

Useful news about current events happening around Bulgaria.

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Magura Cave

Magura Cave

By on 7 April 2009 in Land, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO

Magura Cave is an exciting natural, historical and cultural monument famous for the collection of 700 prehistoric drawings found on its walls.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria

By on 23 March 2009 in Culture, History, Land, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO

There are nine Bulgarian entries on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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