Category Archives: History and culture

Traditional Bulgarian customs: Jordanovden

Posted on 03.01.2011 by admin

Sixth of January – Jordanovden is the third most important Orthodox Christian feast in the year. In Bulgaria it is very well know with the jumping for the cross: a priest throws a cross into the cold waters of a … Continue reading →

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Rila monastery – treasure of the Bulgarian culture and history

Posted on 05.11.2010 by admin

The Rila monastery is located in Southwestern Bulgaria, Kyustendil province, Rila municipality. It is established in the 10 – th century by st. Ivan Rilsky, at the Rilska river. The monastery is one of the most valuable cultural monuments in … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria – Land and cultural heritage (Part 3)

Posted on 21.02.2010 by Bulgarian Properties

Previous: Bulgaria – Land and cultural heritage (Part 2) Only the Romans managed to wipe out the might of the Ancient Thracian political alliances in the 1st century. Two peaceful countries followed: the Roman Emperors strengthened the Danube border, which … Continue reading →

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