Building Stories: Venture into the Architecture Alcove, your blueprint for Bulgaria’s iconic structures and inspiring designs. Discover the tales each brick and beam has to tell!
The Asenova fortress (Asenova Krepost), located in the Chernatitsa region of the Rhodopes, symbolizes Asenovgrad. The fortress is on a rock on the Mogilata...
Baba Vida, or Babini Vidini Kuli, stands as Vidin, Bulgaria's medieval masterpiece. It's the country's best-preserved fortress, echoing the tales of its medieval rulers....
The National Assembly Building of Bulgaria is located in Sofia and symbolizes the country’s statehood and democracy. Designed by the renowned Bulgarian architect Konstantin Jovanovich,...
The Karanovo Culture was a prominent Neolithic and Chalcolithic civilization in southeastern Bulgaria from around 6200 to 2000 BC. It played a significant role in shaping the region’s early history and interacted with neighboring cultures.
Kozarnika Cave is an important archaeological site located in northwest Bulgaria, near the town of Belogradchik. The cave has been the subject of extensive research...
In 1926 Karel Škorpil introduced the world to the Mishkova Niva cult complex through his detailed monograph. He captivated readers with descriptions of a...
Uncover the mystery of Hlyabovo's ancient dolmens in the Haskovo region. These structures form the most extensive collection in the Sakar mountain range and...
The Dragalevski Monastery symbolizes Bulgaria's rich cultural and historical heritage. First mentioned in the Vitosha golden seal of Bulgarian King Ivan Shishman (1371-1393), the...
Georgian-origin Byzantine commander Gregory Bakuriani founded the Bachkovo Monastery in 1083. It’s the second-largest in Bulgaria and one of three Stavropegial monasteries. The monastery...
Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists. Its quaint, cobbled streets and centuries-old...