The National Museum of History celebrates its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, a special exhibition entitled "50 by 50" was unveiled in the presence of Bulgaria’s Vice President Iliana Iotova and many official guests. The exhibition..
“Art is something without which there can be no culture, no development, no civilization even. Without art life would be empty, without beauty, without bliss, it would be a poorer life. I prefer to be an artist than president,” says one of..
The Day of Bulgarian Archeology coincides with the feast of Trifon Zarezan (Saint Trifon’s Day) in the old style calendar - a great occasion to take you to one of the most developed wine regions in Bulgaria, and in particular to Sandanski, to talk..
What changes occurred in Bulgarian wedding traditions after the Liberation in 1878? How does the city, as a centre of attraction for a new type of life, changed weddings, as well ? What did socialism bring to the tradition of weddings in the..
At the beginning of the 20 th century, several waves of Armenian refugees arrived in Bulgaria , fleeing the horrific massacres and repressions in the Ottoman Empire and the genocide after the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). They carried with them..
On September 15, a total of 1948 schools across Bulgaria welcomed their students and about 57,000 children heard the school bell for the first time. And while the idea of school as a source of knowledge is at the heart of every society, school is..
The town of Haskovo is a gateway to the Eastern Rhodopes, which in turn abound with trails exploring the historical past. But before heading out into the countryside, we recommend the enthusiastic tourist to take a stroll around the town, which boasts..
Visitors to the National History Museum in Sofia can now take a virtual walk in the temple of the ancient Roman goddess of happiness and fortune Fortuna. The building is part of the former Roman colony of Ulpia Oescus near the present-day..
On the occasion of World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day, the Aviation Museum in Krumovo opens its doors for free visits. Tatyana Ivanova, who is the first Bulgarian accepted to participate in NASA's program for candidate astronauts is..
Experiencing the feel of sunken artifacts is now possible thanks to the two new interactive exhibitions of the Children's Science Center "Muzeiko ", which were opened today at Bulgaria's Varna Airport , BTA reported. The walk on the seabed..
