Bulgaria Marks 135th Birthday of Renowned Archaeologist, Controversial Politician Bogdan Filov
On April 10, 2018, Bulgaria has marked the 135th anniversary since the birth of Bogdan Filov (1883 – 1945), one of the most renowned Bulgarian archaeologists from the first half of the 20th century, and a controversial politician who as Prime…
Tsarevets Fortress in Bulgaria’s Veliko Tarnovo Becomes Marriage Proposal Site
The Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 12th – 14th century – which is Bulgaria’s most popular museum landmark and the only one open for tourists 365 days a year – has…
Ottoman Era ‘Turban’ Gravestone Discovered during Renovation of 16th Century Arch Bridge in Bulgaria’s Svilengrad
An Ottoman Era gravestone has been stumbled upon in the southern Bulgarian town of Svilengrad during the renovation of a famous 16th century arch bridge with Norway/EEA money.
Questionable Plastic Figure Disturbs Visitors at Ancient Thracian Tomb in Bulgaria’s Mezek
The Ancient Thracian tomb in the small town of Mezek in Southern Bulgaria, which is one of the most interesting Thracian sites open for visitors, appears to be compromised by the placing of a large plastic figure that has nothing…
‘View Bulgaria’ Releases Aerial Drone Video of Medieval Fortress Mezek
An impressive aerial drone video of the medieval Byzantine and Bulgarian fortress Mezek has been released by the “View Bulgaria” project (otnebeto.com), a private initiative using drones to film Bulgarian cultural, archaeological, and historical monuments.
Bulgaria’s Svilengrad to Restore 16th Century Ottoman Arch Bridge with EEA/Norway Grant
A 16th century arch bridge from the period of the Ottoman Empire will be restored by the municipal authorities in the southern Bulgarian town of Svilengrad with funding provided from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants mechanism.
