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Bulgaria - a country taking just 2% of Europe's territory - has an impressive cultural and historical heritage with more than 30 000 historical monuments / 7 of which are under UNESCO protection /, 36 cultural reserves, more than 160 monasteries, more than 300 museums and galleries.
For centuries, the roads passing through the territory of the country have been connecting Europe with Asia and Africa. All the peoples that have lived in these territories - Thracians, Slavs, etc. - have affected Bulgarian culture and customs.
Among the worldwide popular pieces of the Bulgarian historical heritage are:Varna Necropolis dated back to 4 000 BC - containing the oldest sophisticated examples of gold found in the world;
The Thracian Tombs in Kazanlak, Sveshtari, Starosel, Alexandrovo;
The Thracian Treasures popular worldwide;
Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine monuments - the Roman Theater in Plovdiv, the town of Preslav - the Second Bulgarian capital, The Madara Horseman… All the monasteries and churches have preserved Bulgarian pride, national identity, faith and hope through the centuries.
Bulgarian folklore has preserved national traditions, customs and songs till today. |
