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| Bulgarian Golden Treasures » |
| In Antiquity Bulgarian lands were inhabited by Thracians. Although these people didn’t have script they had developed culture. They have left us amazing artifacts-unique stone tombs with murals and precious golden and silver treasures. |
| Thracian tomb in Kazanlak » |
| Included in UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage, Kazanlak Thracian Tomb will impress you with its unique frescoes from IV B.C. |
| Golyama Kosmatka Tomb » |
| Golyama Kosmatka is one of the biggest mounds ever found on Balkan Peninsula. It is situated near the town of Shipka and it dates from the end of V c B.C-beginning of IV c. B.C. |
| Thracian tomb of Sveshtari » |
| This one of a kind tomb is unique with carved figures of 10 caryatids(half-woman,half-plant). It dates from IIIc. B.C. and it's an UNESCO monument. |
| Madara Horseman » |
| Situated on a rock, at 23m high, Madara Horseman monument represents the victory of Bulgarian state upon the East Roman Empire. It is dated in VIII century and it is an example of Bulgarian early medieval art. |
| Bronze Rosette from Pliska » |
| During excavations in the first Bulgarian capital- Pliska archeologists found a unique object. It is made of bronze and it has a shape of a rosette with seven rays. |
| Rock Hewn Churches of Ivanovo » |
| This unique UNESCO monument dated back by XI-XIV century. It consists of about 20 churches, chapels and cells. Its exceptional location and medieval frescoes famed it all over the world. |
| Rila Monastery » |
| It is probably the most famous UNESCO site in Bulgaria. Founded in IX century by the hermit St. Ioan of Rila, situated in the highest mountain on Balkan Peninsula, the monastery will impress you with its unique architecture,murals and icon collection. |
| Boyana Church » |
| Boyana church is one of the world popular cultural sites in Bulgaria. It is situated in the capital of Bulgarian state- Sofia, in the foot of Vitosha Mountain. It is included in UNESCO' list. |
| Nativity of Christ Church » |
| One of the famous cultural and historical sights in Arbanassi village is “Nativity of Christ” Church. It is the earliest too, built in the end of XVI-beginning of XVII c with donations of rich Arbanassian tradesmen. |
| Nessebar » |
| Nessebar is a very charming small town, situated on the Black sea coast. It is included in UNESCO’s list and pronounced as an architectural preserve in 1956. Nessebar is one of the oldest towns in Europe. |
