Dragizhevo is known locally as "The Cherry Village" because it produces the first and best tasting cherries in Bulgaria. Dragizhevo is a typical Bulgarian working village. During the warm summer evenings the village comes to life as the Babas (village matriarchs) sit together on wooden benches and chat about the day's events. Dragizhevo Village has… Continue reading Dragizhevo Village
These inspirational videos of Bulgaria show the wonderfully mixed natural scenery ranging from high mountains to low pastures, river valleys to open plateaus. The urban scenery is also unique with an exciting mix of traditional houses and modern cities offering stunning views for all visitors to enjoy. The videos below provide a taste of the… Continue reading Inspirational Videos Of Bulgaria
Tryavna became famous during the Bulgarian National Revival period when it was heavily involved in the development of crafts. Houses from this period feature their own architectural design. The ground floors had irregular forms and housed craftsmen and traders. The upper floors featured wooden bow-windows, the roofs were covered with well arranged rocks. The town… Continue reading Tryavna Wood Carving Village
Etar Ethnographic Museum is great fun and educational too! Here you can find out about traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts and investigate the water driven equipment powered by the river which winds its way through the beautiful grounds of the museum. There is a full programme of events throughout the year, including opportunities to learn… Continue reading Etar Ethnographic Museum
Huddled in the foothills of the Stara Planina mountains Bojentsi village is one of very few settlements that has preserved the authentic Revival atmosphere and architecture. The village has been declared an Architectural and Historical Reserve due to the rich collections in the ethnographic museum, monuments, traditional houses and public buildings. There are several nice… Continue reading Bojentsi Village
A UNESCO site of historical interest, its name means The City of Victory and this site was once the largest Roman settlement in this part of the world. It was founded by the Roman Emperor Trajan after his victories over the Dacians in 101 and 106. It was built over an area of 30 hectares… Continue reading Nikopolis ad Istrum
The dramatic Shipka Pass between Gabrovo and Kazanlak provides some fantastic scenery and great views of the Stara Planina mountains. Hiking trails criss-cross the landscape providing great opportunities for exploring on foot. At the top of the pass is the Shipka Monument of Freedom where your reward for climbing the 894 steps will be amazing… Continue reading Shipka Pass
Kilifarevo Monastery was founded about 1348 - 1350 under the rule of King Yoan Aleksandar. Famous St. Teodosis of Tarnovo had searched for a calm, secluded site. The monastery grew to become an important literary and spiritual centre of the Tarnovo Kingdom. The monastery was destroyed by the Ottoman invaders and was uninhabited for a… Continue reading Kilifarevo Monastery, Kilifarevo
Dryanovo Monastery is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley, in Bulgarka Nature Park. It was founded in the 12th century, during the Second Bulgarian Empire and is dedicated to Archangel Michael. It was twice burnt down and pillaged during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria and it was restored to its… Continue reading Dryanovo Monastery
"The Transfiguration Monastery" Preobrajenski Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located in the Dervent gorge of the River Yantra. It is thought that the monastery was founded in the 11th century AD. The cross-shaped church features icons and frescoes which were painted by Sahari Zograf who worked in the monastery between 1849 and 1851. Among… Continue reading Preobrajenski Monastery
