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Historical facts INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACTS
- An important product of the ancient Bulgarian knowledge is the cyclical solar calendar, perfect from an astronomical point of view, in which the constellations have the names of animals. UNESCO has recognized the calendar of the ancient Bulgarians as one of the most exact from among the calendars known up to the modern age.
- Standing out among the medieval titans of the Bulgarian spirit is Ivan Rilski [John of Rila], the patron saint of the Bulgarians. From an early age this zealous Christian secluded himself in a cave not far from the place where the Rila Monastery, a Bulgarian sanctuary, is rising. He dedicated himself to meditation and thinking. His holy example became an intransigent emblem of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- In the mid-9th century, Constantine the Philosopher, called Cyril, and his brother Methodius completed the composition of the first Bulgarian-Slav alphabet – Cyrillic.
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The Operosa Evksinograd open air Opera Festival is a prestigious opera event first of its kind in Bulgaria and on the Balkans.
The event aims to become an annual highlight of the cultural summer life in Bulgaria attracting an ever growing Bulgarian
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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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There are nine sites in Bulgaria – two natural and seven cultural, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List; Boyana Church, Rila Monastery, Thracian Tomb at Kazanlak, the museum town of Nessebar, Madara Horseman, Thracian tomb at Sveshtari and
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For the great lovers of steam we offer a fascinating railway tour across Bulgaria
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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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