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Arapovo Monastery
The Arapovo Monastery of Saint Nedelya (Arapovski manastir) is a Bulgarian orthodox monastery located about 4 miles from Asenovgrad. What is peculiar about it is that this is the only Christian monastery in Bulgaria, built during the Ottoman rule.
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Bachkovo Monastery
Bachkovo Monastery or Bachkovski manastir is the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria. The monastery is located about 6 miles south of Asenovgrad and was founded in 1083 by Gregory Pakourianos- a Georgian military commander in Byzantine service. However, Georgia loses control over the monastery in the 13th century.
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Antique
The Bulgarian Sites in the UNESCO List
The Bulgarian Sites in the UNESCO List of the World Natural and Cultural Heritage are nine.read more
Travel Bulgaria - Beglik Tash
One of the most mysterious and breathtaking sanctuaries in Bulgaria is situated four km away from the town of Primorsko in Ropotamo preserve.read more
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Tsarevets
Tsarevets hill in the town of Veliko Turnovo was the main fortification of the old capital. Now it treasures the restored remains of the old fortress.read more
The Etar Museum (Etara)
Etar is the oldest open air museum in Bulgaria, founded in 1964, and it is located 5 miles south from the town of Gabrovo. The museum preserves and cherishes the Bulgarian historical heritage and reveals to visitors a more comprehensible image of the past.
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