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In the Know: UNESCO (October 2009)

In the Know: UNESCO (October 2009)

On the 22nd of September, long time Bulgarian diplomat Irina Bokova emerged from a hotly contested election as the new Secretary General of UNESCO. [...more]

Culture, In the Know, News, UNESCO Comments (0)

In the Know (May 2009)

In the Know (May 2009)

Bulgaria will propose "The Valley of the Thracian Kings" as an addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List. International institutions continue to weigh in on the relative strength or weakness of the Bulgarian economy. [...more]

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In the Know (May 2008)

In the Know (May 2008)

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

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Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery

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

Culture, Monasteries, Religion, Sights, UNESCO Comments (0)

Magura Cave

Magura Cave

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

Land, Parks and Reserves, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO Comments (0)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria

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

Culture, History, Land, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO Comments (1)