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Cultural facts INTERESTING CULTURAL FACTS
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According to Herodotus, the Thracians were second in number and cultural achievements in the world only to the Indians.
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Under the capital city of Sofia have been excavated about 150 000 square meters of ruins from the ancient city Serdika.
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Old Greek and Romans mythology not only borrowed some gods and heroes from Thracians but also some of they mysteries, cults and part of the holiday calendar of the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
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After invasion of Ottoman Turks Christian Orthodox churches was officially banned. Later it was permitted again but only if they were built under the ground so they would not be taller than a Turkish soldier on horseback.
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Zahari Zograph is a name known to every Bulgarian as one of the icon painters of the time.
- Typical to Bulgarian folk music are the irregular rhythms, treble singing, two-part and three-part singing.
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This tour presents the emblematic Bulgaria: its rich Thracian culture, gloriuos medieval monuments, picturesque Revival towns, traditional crafts and products, green mountains and sandy beaches.
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This ancient city is really unknown o most of the people abroad, although that is one of the oldest in Europe. In it’s turbulent history it has it’s ups and downs, dramatic defeats and triumphant victories.
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The most famous monument of Bulgarian architecture and culture from the National Revival period is located 129km south from Sofia. Founded during the 10th century, it survived in all times. Repeatedly destroyed and burned during its millennial history,
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Plovdiv – more ancient than Bulgaria itself. Its indelible marks are still to be seen today: the marble – tiled Forum, the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, rising above the Old Plovdiv is an original heritage park that lives on, an architectural phenom
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Wine has been known in the land of Bulgaria since ancient times. Archaeology, folklore, and literature provide ample evidence that wine grapes have thrived in these lands ever since the late Stone Age: grape growing and wine making were vital to the way..
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