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Thracian tomb – Sveshtari::
This 3rd century B.C. Thracian tomb reflects the fundamental
structural principles of Thracian cult buildings. The
decoration of the burial chamber is exceptionally interesting,
a unique blend of art and architecture.
The stone architrave, around the walls, is supported
by ten caryatids. The wall opposite the door is painted
in navy blue crayon and depicts the heroicisation of
the deceased.
The central chamber is richly ornamented. The chamber
was decorated as a facade of a temple with depicted
horseman who takes a golden garland from the hands
of a goddess with a religious procession following
her. The three walls have high relief with 10 caryatides.
It is situated in Northern Bulgaria, near the town
of Isperih.
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Thracian tomb – Kazanlak ::
One of the most famous monuments of Thracian culture,
included in the World Register of Historical Sites, in
1979, was discovered in 1944. A corridor, 1.95 m in length,
1.12 m in width and 2.24 m in height leads to a domed tomb,
3.25 m in height and 2.65 m in diameter at the base.The
building material is brick, used two centuries later by
the Romans. The frame is of blocks of stone and clay is
used as bonding material. It is situated in the southern
part of a mound, at ground level.
The entrance is from the south side. The tomb became world
famous for its unique mural, done in wet fresco and tempera.
The artistic decoration covers an area of 40 square meters
and is an extraordinary art gallery, taking the visitor
a long way back in time. The pictures show battles and
scenes from daily life, realistically displayed, with great
dynamism and details in the clothing and armour.
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Madara Horseman ::
A relief portraying a life size horseman, followed
by a dog is carved on a cliff, about 100 m high. The relief
covers an area of 23 m2 . A dying lion is pictured at the feet
of the horse. Greek inscriptions around the figure tell of
Bulgarian rulers and important events. This is a rare monument,
dating from the 8th to 9th century A.D. It is a unique symbol
of young Bulgaria. The scene has been depicted realistically
and without any unnecessary details. The work displays early
Bulgarian medieval art. It was included in the World Register
of Historical Sites in 1979.
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Boyana Church - Sofia ::
The Boyana Church is one of the most important and
valuable antiquities of exceptional historical and artistic
significance. It is situated at the foot of the mountain of
Vitosha. The oldest part of the church dates back to the early
11th century. According to an original manuscript, in 1295
the two - store part of the church was built and the rest was
added in the middle of the 19th century.
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Ivanovo Rock Monasteries
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This is an area where a number of medieval churches,
monastic cells and chapels were carved on both sides of the
river Lom. A colony of hermits lived here from the 3rd century
to the 17th century. The natural vesicles in the Karst rocks
were widened and moulded to meet the needs of the colony. The
chambers are at a height of 6-10m. and are connected by series
of stairs, passages and galleries.
The walls are covered with pictures of biblical themes and
compositions with many figures. Great artistic value, a refined
colour scheme and admirable skill is displayed. The partly
conserved frescoes are evidence of the notable achievements
of the Bulgarian medieval art school. The remaining scriptures
emphasise the significance of the literary school which developed
in this area. The monasteries were included in the World Register
of Historical Sites in 1979.
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The Rila Monastery ::
This monastery is a holy place for all
Bulgarians, for it preserved their pride, national
identity, faith and
hope through the centuries. It was founded in the 10th century
by followers of the Bulgarian hermit saint Ivan Rilski. The
monastery is one of the most significant cultural centres in
Bulgaria, where through the centuries intensive spiritual,
educational and creative activities flourished. It was in close
contact with spiritual centres abroad. After a devastating
fire, the monastery was completely rebuilt in the 19th century.
It is the biggest renaissance monument in Bulgaria. |
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Old Nessebar ::
Situated on a peninsula in the Black Sea, connected
with the mainland by a narrow isthmus, this is a town
with a history going back millennia. Each era has left
its permanent marks and today the town is unique. A huge
museum displays the way of life of the different people
that have inhabited it. On this tiny island castle walls
from Thracian times, defensive structures, private and
public buildings from the Hellenistic period, medieval
churches and renaissance buildings combine to form a
unique atmosphere. Nearby is the famous sea resort of "Slunchev
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Sreburna Nature Reserve ::
"Sreburna" was included in the list
of the biosphere nature reserves under the aegis of UNESCO
in 1977 and in 1983 it was included in the World Register
of Natural Heritage. It is situated in Northern Bulgaria,
at the delta of the river Danube. It is a lake, 1.5 m
deep, fed by water from the river and Karst water. The
temperature of the water during winter is 0°C, and in
the summer up to 28°C. The natural habitat favours the
growth of a wide variety of animal and plant species.
Of great interest are the 160 species of birds, 90 of
which nest and breed here. "Sreburna" is a
stopping place for many migratory birds. It possesses
one of the 4 known colonies of the curly-headed pelican
in Europe. There is also a considerable colony of herons
and other rare water birds. There are many species of
mammals, river animals, different plants. The reserve
covers an area of 800 hectares. In the vicinity there
is a Nature museum and an Ecological research station |
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Pirin National Park ::
The main ridge covers an
area of 2585 km2 of exceptional natural
beauty - high peaks, many glacial
massifs, 176 lakes. About 90% of these lakes are more
than 2,100m above sea level. 119 of them were created
by glaciers. The most famous of these are: "Popovo" lake,
the "Kremenskite" lakes, the "Valiavihkite" lakes,
the "Vlahinskite" lakes, the "Bunderishkite" lakes
and the "Vasilashkite" lakes. The sharply contoured
landscape and the blend of Central European and Mediterranean
climates ensure a wide variety of flora and fauna. In
1962 part of the mountain range was proclaimed as a national
park, initially named "Vihren" and later on
renamed "Pirin". Noting the uniqueness of the
park and its global significance, UNESCO included it
in the World Register of Natural Heritage.
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