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News April, 2013

2013/04/04

Troyan will host the traditional Plum festival this month

The Bulgarian plum festival will be held during the period April 22 – 27, 2013 in Troyan, Bulgaria. The program of the festival includes eco events related to the spring traditions.
A special crafts street with demonstration of traditional crafts and souvenirs will be opened for visitor. Three art ateliers will allow tourists to prepare their own souvenirs.

The culinary exhibition with traditional dishes will be part of the attraction for the day of st. Lazar.
Troyan awaits you at the...

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2013/04/01 00:25:11

Buzludja is among the most beautiful abandoned places in the world

The communist memorial at Buzludja is among the most attractive abandoned sites in the world.
The abandoned monument of the Bulgarian communist party at the Buzludzha peak was chosen from BuzzFeed as part of the most beautiful abandoned sites on the planet. The memorial was built in 1981 in honour of the 100 year anniversary of the congress ate the Buzludzha peak. The specific atmosphere and the site attracts numerous tourists.

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2013/04/01

A festive Dionysus procession will open Vinaria 2013

Free wine will be provided for the first toasts for the opening of the latest edition of the VINARIA 2013 International Exhibition of Vine-Growing and Wine Producing which will be held in Plovdiv this week.

The wine barrels will be placed at the Stefan Stambolov Square, which is the final stop of the traditional Dionysus procession dedicated to the international wine and vine expo and festival held in Plovdiv.
The procession will start at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 from the Roman Stadium...

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2013/04/01 21:34:31

Gabrovo - the 'Laughter Capital' of Bulgaria Celebrates April Fool's Day

Gabrovo, known as the "laughter capital" of Bulgaria, celebrates April Fool's Day on Monday.

Gabrovo is located some 220 km North-East from the capital Sofia. The city's residents are famous for their unique sense of humor and stinginess.

The citizens of Gabrovo are known to enjoy poking fun at themselves. They often claim to clip the tails of their cats to keep the room warmer and stop their watches at night to spare the worn-out of the cog-wheels.

The city is also the residence the...