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Archaeologists Find Ancient Gate

By admin on 30 December 2011 in Archaeology, In the Know, News

Bulgarian archaeologists have found the eastern gate of Apollonia Pontica, one of the earliest and most important ports on the western shore of the Black Sea.

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The New Church at Philippopolis

By admin on 30 October 2011 in Documents, History

An article announcing the newly completed Congregational Church in today’s Plovdiv (Philippopolis), Bulgaria, with greetings and comments from Rev. George Marsh

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Boyana Church

By admin on 28 January 2011 in Churches, Sights, Top 100, UNESCO

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.

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Zemen Monastery

By admin on 25 November 2010 in Churches, Monasteries, Sights

Zemen Monastery, dedicated to Saint John the Theologian, is one of the most impressive historical sites in Bulgaria.

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Sveta Sofia Church

By Magda on 7 November 2009 in Buildings, Churches, History, Religion, Top 100

Sveta Sofia Church is one of the symbols of the city of Sofia, to which it lent its name back in the 14th century. The church is the second-oldest in the capital of Bulgaria.

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Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

By Magda on 1 October 2009 in Buildings, Churches, Religion, Sights, Top 100

St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the second-largest church on the Balkan Peninsula after the Cathedral of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia. It is located in the centre of Sofia, Bulgaria.

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