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Historical facts INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACTS
- An important product of the ancient Bulgarian knowledge is the cyclical solar calendar, perfect from an astronomical point of view, in which the constellations have the names of animals. UNESCO has recognized the calendar of the ancient Bulgarians as one of the most exact from among the calendars known up to the modern age.
- Standing out among the medieval titans of the Bulgarian spirit is Ivan Rilski [John of Rila], the patron saint of the Bulgarians. From an early age this zealous Christian secluded himself in a cave not far from the place where the Rila Monastery, a Bulgarian sanctuary, is rising. He dedicated himself to meditation and thinking. His holy example became an intransigent emblem of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- In the mid-9th century, Constantine the Philosopher, called Cyril, and his brother Methodius completed the composition of the first Bulgarian-Slav alphabet – Cyrillic.
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This tour presents the emblematic Bulgaria: its rich Thracian culture, gloriuos medieval monuments, picturesque Revival towns, traditional crafts and products, green mountains and sandy beaches.
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This ancient city is really unknown o most of the people abroad, although that is one of the oldest in Europe. In it’s turbulent history it has it’s ups and downs, dramatic defeats and triumphant victories.
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The most famous monument of Bulgarian architecture and culture from the National Revival period is located 129km south from Sofia. Founded during the 10th century, it survived in all times. Repeatedly destroyed and burned during its millennial history,
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Plovdiv – more ancient than Bulgaria itself. Its indelible marks are still to be seen today: the marble – tiled Forum, the Roman Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, rising above the Old Plovdiv is an original heritage park that lives on, an architectural phenom
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Wine has been known in the land of Bulgaria since ancient times. Archaeology, folklore, and literature provide ample evidence that wine grapes have thrived in these lands ever since the late Stone Age: grape growing and wine making were vital to the way..
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