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2022 marks 110 years since the international architectural design contest and 95 years since the actual construction of one of Sofia's architectural masterpieces - the building that today houses the Ministry of Agriculture.
The building in Neo-Baroque style is work of renowned Bulgarian architect Nikola Lazarov and is characterized by its curved and richly-decorated facade, stone columns, balconies and balustrades.
We offer you the rare opportunity to see part of the interior of this remarkable building.
Photos: BGNES
Above the town of Peshtera in southern Bulgaria is the hill of Sveta Petka. It was once a fortress and its name - Peristera - means "pigeon" in Greek. It is believed that the name comes from one of the huge rocks in the citadel of the fortress, which..
The Bachkovo Monastery is one of the most significant spiritual centers of Bulgaria. Founded in 1083 by Gregory Bakuriani, a Byzantine general of Georgian origin, this monastery preserves the Bulgarian Orthodox traditions combined..
The dry and hot weather does not favor farmers, but it helps salt farmers - the people who mine salt near the Black Sea coast. Salt production is one of the oldest activities in Pomorie. The Pomorie salt pans has been existing since the 5th century BC...
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