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Buzludzha – the biggest ideological monument of communism in the Balkans

The Buzludzha monument is one of the most emblematic and significant buildings of post-war modernism in Bulgaria and Europe. It was built in 1981 and abandoned in the 90s, as it represents the previous socialist period. Over 70,000 tons of concrete, 3,000 tons of steel, and 40,000 tons of glass were invested in the construction of the largest ideological monument of communism in the Balkans.

06.03.2024 Слоутурс. БГ Landmarks, News Buzludzha, Buzludzha Bulgaria, Buzludzha monument, the biggest ideological monument, The biggest ideological monument of communism

Amethyst Gems Fever in the Rhodope Klondike Adventure gastro tour

Gem hunting – the newest type of adventure tourism in Bulgaria

Who doesn't love the good old treasure hunt? The beauty of precious stones is something to be amazed at, and it is also exciting to find a treasure to take with you. The days of getting rich by looking for gems and gold are long gone, but in recent years this experience has become one of the most modern types of tourism in the world. Among the countries where it is often practiced are Turkey, Georgia, the United States, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Australia. In Bulgaria, this type of adventure tourism is just beginning. But that country, rich in valuable minerals and gold, has huge potential for its development.

29.11.2021 Екатерина Терзиева Landmarks, News Agate, Amethyst, Arda River, Chalcedon, Fever for precious stones in the Rhodope Klondike, Gem Hunting, Gem Mining, Jasper, Meanders of Arda, Mina Madjarovo, Precious stones, Precious stones in Bulgaria, Rockhounding in Bulgaria, Search for precious stones, Semi-precious stones

The submerged church – how the power of faith lives under the waters of Zhrebchevo dam

An old stone church appears as a beautiful apparition in the waters of Zhrebchevo dam and disappears after half a year. Six months a year, the church cannot be reached on foot, but only by water, because it lies under the waters of the dam. The magic has been going on for half a century since in 1962 the church and the houses of the former village of Zapalnya remained under the newly built Zhrebchevo dam.

16.07.2021 Екатерина Терзиева Landmarks, News Church under water, The submerged church in Zhrebchevo dam, The sunken church, Zhrebchevo Dam

The eyes of God look at us for 68 million years in the “Prohodna” cave

Prohodna Cave is one of the most famous and easily accessible caves in Bulgaria. It is located 2 km from the village of Karlukovo. It was formed about 68 million years ago as a result of karst processes in the Karlukovo region - one of the largest karst regions in Bulgaria.

12.07.2021 Екатерина Терзиева Landmarks, News Bulgarian caves, Cave The eyes of God, Cave The God`s Eyes, Prohodna cave

Veleka – the magical river with character under Via Pontica

Veleka is the longest river in Strandzha. It springs in Turkey and enters its homeland through beautiful gorges. It is 140 km long and is often described as a "lush river with character". It calms down only in its last 8 km and you can even enjoy it by boat or canoe.

21.06.2021 Мартин В. Иванов Landmarks, News Bulgarian Black Sea coast, Gastro tour Taste of Sea Strandzha, Strandzha mountain, The mouth of Veleka, Veleka, Veleka river, Странджа

Begliktash and the Thracian mysteries of the Bulgarian Stonehenge

Begliktash near Primorsko is one of the largest Thracian sanctuaries in Bulgaria. It existed for more than 3400 years

25.01.2021 Елена Лазарова Landmarks, News Bulgarian Thracian monuments, Mother Goddes, Ropotamo river, Stonehenge, Strandzha mountain, Sun God, Thracian heritage in Bulgaria, Thracian sanctuaries, Thracian sanctuary, Бегликташ, Приморско

The tomb in Sveshtari – the masterpiece of Thracian culture

Hundreds of monuments from the time of Thracian civilization have been discovered on the territory of Bulgaria. The tomb in the village of Sveshtari, Razgrad region, is among the best-preserved and most impressive in our land.

25.01.2021 Елена Лазарова Landmarks, News Dromichet, Getae tribe, Sboryanovo Historical and Archaeological Reserve, Thracian civilization, Thracian culture, Tomb in Sveshtari

A magical white swallow still brings hope in the Bulgarian Dobrudzha

Dobrudzha is among the favorite places of the Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov. He points the region out as a source of inspiration. The Bulgarian master of the stories has lived in Dobrudzha for about 10 years but that period has been a source of lots of creative fantasies for him. There Yovkov created some of his most magical and captivating plots.

22.01.2021 Елена Лазарова Landmarks, News, Traditions Cuisine of Dobrudzha, Dobrich, Gastro tour Taste golden Dobrudzha!, Добруджа

“Orlovo oko” – a paradise for the soul under Rhodopes’ St. Iliya peak

A breathtaking view is revealed at 1563 meters above sea level from the panoramic site "Orlovo oko” ("Eagle's Eye") below peak St. Iliya in the Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria. From here you can see the beauty of the Buynovo Gorge, the Bulgarian and Greek part of the Rhodopes, and a small part of Pirin and Rila mountains.

22.01.2021 Елена Лазарова Landmarks, News Mursal tea, Mursalski tea, Rhodope peak St. Iliya, The Rhodope Mountains, Yagodina cave, Yagodina village, Орлово око

How Melnik became famous with a novel by Carl May

The famous writer of adventure novels Carl May wrote about the Bulgarian town of Melnik at the end of the 19th century. In 1888 the writer published the series "Through the depths of the Balkans" and he described the hard life of the Bulgarian folk in the Ottoman Empire.

22.01.2021 Екатерина Терзиева Landmarks, News Carl May, Kordopulova house, Melnik 55, Melnik wine, Shiroka melnishka, The smallest Bulgarian town, Through the depths of the Balkans, Wine from Melnik, Мелник, Мелнишко