Landmarks of the world

One of the symbols of Bulgaria is considered to be the Madara Horseman, an ancient relief image carved into a rock. The Madara Horseman is the main exhibit of the whole complex dedicated to the history of the Bulgarian people. It has been listed as a World Heritage Site since 1979. General informat...

The appearance of the Rila Monastery is connected with the life of John of Rila, an Orthodox man who was canonized during his lifetime and revered by believers. At the beginning of the 10th century, the elder went to live in the foothills, followed by his disciples. After John's death, a magnificent...

Any resident of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, has the opportunity to touch nature without going anywhere and even conquer the height of 2290 meters. All this is possible in Vitosha Nature Park, which is visible from the southern outskirts of the capital. Basic information The current name of the...

The Srebyrna Nature Reserve includes a large freshwater lake and its surroundings. Lake Srebyrna is a place of residence and nesting for more than 100 species of birds, some of which are rare and endangered. The migration route of many birds flying from Europe to Africa and back passes through the l...

The caves, located in northern Bulgaria along the banks of the Rusenskiy Lom River, have been inhabited by monks since the 13th century. Choosing caves of natural origin suitable for life, the brothers also independently knocked out cells, chapels, churches and other rooms of the monastery in the ro...

Magura Cave is one of the largest and most famous caves in Bulgaria. Located in the Vidin region, near the town of Vidin and the village of Rabisha. Magura Cave is located inside a mountain formed of limestone rocks. The mountain has a height of 461 m above sea level. The formation of a cave is a n...

Pirin National Park is located in the south-west of Bulgaria, the name of the park is associated with the name of the Slavic God of thunder and lightning Perun. The park is a unique nature reserve, and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. General information Until 1962, ...

Baba Vida is a building on the banks of the Danube River, almost the only example of European fort-building in Bulgaria. Most of the fortress has been preserved from the 14th century to the present day. History of the fortress The place for the construction of the Baba Vida fortress was not chosen...

The Madara National Historical and Archaeological Reserve in Bulgaria is a combination of beautiful nature, numerous historical monuments and a careful human attitude to all this. Visiting the reserve will bring a lot of positive emotions to everyone. The history of the reserve The territory where...

Bulgaria has been famous for its special rose oil since ancient times. It is still used today in cosmetology, perfumery and many other fields. Special varieties of roses are used to produce the oil, which are grown in a valley dedicated to this flower. The history of the Valley of Roses It is beli...