Bulgaria in pictures

Unique church in Dobarsko attracts tourists and pilgrims all year round

published on 2/16/25 6:10 AM

Surva, a festival that is a triumph of strength and youth

updated on 1/27/25 5:56 PM

Pernik is ready for the noisiest and most colorful winter festival in Europe - ‎‎Surva

published on 1/23/25 3:05 PM

Amidst the magical beauty of Bulgaria's snow-covered Kraishte region

published on 1/16/25 11:18 AM

The submerged church at the village of Zapalnia

The church of St. John of Rila (Ivan Rilski) was built by Tryavna craftsmen at the end of the 19 th century in the former village of Zapalnya. In 1965, the village was submerged because of the newly built dam Zhrebchevo. Its inhabitants were ordered..

published on 8/10/22 7:50 AM

At the Folk Fair in Bulgaria's Koprivshtitsa once again

Koprivshtitsa is bringing together the admirers and fans of Bulgarian folk traditions from around the world at the 12th National Fair of Folk Art . The large-scale forum is taking place between August 5-7...

published on 8/5/22 4:50 PM

An exhibition of the National Museum of History showcases the Late Antiquity period

The largest historical museum in Bulgaria has a new exhibition space dedicated to the Late Antiquity period - a time of significant political, economic and religious changes in the lands of modern-day Bulgaria. The period also saw the first..

published on 7/6/22 1:20 PM

Vazov’s hiking trail - a tempting offer for weekend tourism

Vazov’s Trail is a suitable summer route for all lovers of the mountains and breathtaking views. It is located about 50 km from Sofia in the Iskar Gorge. The trail leads to the Skaklya waterfall - one of the most..

published on 6/24/22 9:28 PM

A walk in the Sea Garden in Burgas

The Sea Garden in Burgas is a favourite place for recreation and entertainment for the residents and guests of the coastal city and a national monument of landscape architecture, established in the beginning of the 20 th century...

published on 6/14/22 10:22 AM

142 years Bulgarian Lev

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) celebrated 142 years since the creation of the Bulgarian lev with an Open Day. Visitors had the opportunity to visit the Governing Council Hall, where some of the most important decisions in the..

published on 6/6/22 4:02 PM

Children’s Day at the BNR

Today the Bulgarian National Radio opened its doors to the youngest for a celebration of Children’s Day. The guests brought laughter, songs, fun and games to the courtyard of the BNR. Take a look at the photos by Ani Petrova. Find out more about the..

published on 6/1/22 3:50 PM

The mosaics of ancient Philippopolis

Plovdiv or Philippopolis, as it was called in antiquity, is one of the oldest permanently inhabited cities in Europe. Founded by Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), the city quickly became one of the most beautiful settlements in all of Thrace,..

published on 5/26/22 3:29 PM

The cats of the city

Rome is famous for its cats. But we can see in many other cities around the world these semi-domesticated small predators, deified in antiquity, primarily because of their fight against rodents. They still perform this function quite successfully to..

published on 5/18/22 1:27 PM

The lights of Sofia

The International LUNAR Festival of Lights took place in Sofia for the first time, attracting great interest. For four days citizens and guests to the city enjoyed impressive light installations that transformed the city center. Read more about the..

published on 5/10/22 11:57 AM