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2012/09/24

A remarkable archaeological discovery was made in the northwestern part of Bulgaria. One of the oldest temples of the Sun was found in the village Ohoden, close to Vratsa town.

The studies carried out by archaeologist Georgi Ganetsovski reveal that the temple is 3000 years older than Stonehenge prehistoric monument. The sanctuary was used to determine the position of the Sun which makes it one of the earliest observatories. The inhabitants of the ancient village used the temple to calculate...

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2012/09/18

After the opening of the second Serdica subway line on 31st of August, citizens as well as tourists have the great opportunity to enjoy an unusual exhibition of ancient pottery and other excavations in Serdica subway station in Sofia.
New excavations, have been made outside the metro station, in the top center of the Bulgarian capital. They reveal the remains of ancient fortress walls, towers and ancient streets.
Many of the discovered artefacts are displayed behind glass walls in the subway...

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2012/08/25 23:17:22

Lesnovo hosts unique International Air Show this weekend.
The event is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the first Bulgarian flight over the country.
This is the first international aerobatics contest in Bulgaria, gathering pilots from the U.K., Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria.

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2012/08/19

The second edition of the festival for freestyle flight will be held in Sopot this September. “Vazduharia” will entertain guests of the resort in four days from September 3d. A carnival procession with para gliders, acrobatic demonstrations and even more surprises.

Guests are encouraged to attend the event in a carnival costumes with -15 % discount of the price for a tandem flight. Special surprises will be also available for the best costumes.
Famous musicians and DJ-s will entertain...

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2012/08/14 01:18:37

The eighth edition of “The night of museum and galleries in Plovdiv” will be held on Friday 21th September 2012. The program is divided in three parts “Museum and galleries”, “Culture and club” and city and urban environment. Over 50 galleries, art sites, clubs, bookstores, theatre halls, history and archeology monuments will transform the city into a huge scene.

This year 23 private and regional museums will present special exhibitions. 18 projects of culture institutes, bookstores,...

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2012/08/09 11:52:59

The authorities in Veliko Tarnovo will reserve a special mark, which will be a trade mark for all ateliers offering hand crafts.

In addition, the municipality plans to develop a more effective information campaign for all culture events in Veliko Tarnovo.
The municipal tourism agency “Tsarevgrad Tarnov” and students offer a free two hour walking tour in Tarnovo.

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2012/08/05 16:47:58

The stories fir the Thracian warier and priests, mythical creatures and heroes will become alive during the Festival in the Valley of the Thracian Kings

Craftsmen from the region will present ancient and contemporary techniques during the fair of the Thracian crafts. The Thracian legends will be presented through the attractive spectacle “The new Thracian”. Legends and natural elements will become alive through ancient rituals, music, dance and fire.

Photographers will present their art...

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2012/07/16

Bulgaria is N 1 in the world in the production of lavender oil. In 2011 Bulgaria produced between 45-50 tons of lavender oil. The former leader in the production of lavender oil - France produces only 25-30 tons a year. The two countries produce 75% of the world production of lavender oil, France press informed.
Some 80-90% of the lavender oil production in Bulgaria is exported for France. The biggest number of lavender fields in Bulgaria are in the region of the town of Kazanluk. A kilogram...

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2012/07/11 00:29:32

Free guided tours in English will be offered to all guests of Plovdiv. The initiative Free Plovdiv Tour will start on Friday in front of the tourists centre in the central part of the town. The tours are completely free.

The tours will be offered all year round from 6.00 PM and will take around two hours. The route starts from the central post station and passes through the Odeon along the way to the Old town.

The free Plovdiv Tours is a project of a non profit organization, which also...

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2012/07/05

The citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Moldova who visited Bulgaria in 2011 will now receive visas easier.

As of July 1, Bulgaria's consular offices in the aforementioned countries will issue annual multiple entry visas to all citizens who made a holiday or business trip to Bulgaria in 2011.

The candidates have to bring a photocopy of their 2011 visa.

As of January 2012, Russian holders of Schengen visas have been able to visit and stay in Bulgaria without Bulgarian visas.

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