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Mal Keenan
Beautiful mountains. Quaint villages. Europe is filled with sights that delight tourists and locals alike and non more beautiful than Bansko, Bulgaria. Bulgaria in general is both beautiful and picturesque and is also rich in culture. A big part of that culture is to enjoy the natural beauty around them. And for a lot of people, that means skiing. Skiing in Bansko, Bulgaria is a great way to enjoy Bulgaria’s top ski resort area.
Why is skiing in Bansko, Bulgaria so special? Well for starters, it boasts a brand new ski resort area. The buildings are new and designed to allow the maximum comfort of the guests. The ski season also lasts for a while, up until May, and the area is blessed with plenty of snow to make the area desirable for skiers.
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“The Apostle of Freedom”, and also adjudged “the greatest Bulgarian who ever lived”, are titles which take some living up to – but rest assured, the reputation of Vassil Ivanov Kunchev Levsky is secure for all time. Universally revered in his homeland as the founder of the Bulgarian nation, this handsome young patriot gave his life for his people – and in so doing established himself as the archetypal romantic hero.
Ottoman Oppression
When Vassil Levsky was born in the prosperous manufacturing town of Karlovo in the year 1837, Bulgaria was a subject province of the Turkish Ottoman Empire, and had been so for half a millennium. Indeed, the whole of the Balkans was a region in thrall to the harsh Ottomans. Turkey-in-Europe, as the area was then known, bitterly resented being dominated by the non-European. Muslim Turks, but felt powerless to throw off the Ottoman tyranny.
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Milan MAtchev
Bulgaria offers pleasures for each one’s taste. Thinking of an active holiday? Bulgaria has it – swimming, skiing, riding, climbing, hunting, fishing… Thinking of relaxing – amazing nature, sunny beaches, healing spas, monasteries and churches, hospitable towns and villages… Ancient culture, endless beaches and an emerald sea, high mountains with marvellous gorges and caves, clear lakes and rivers full of fish, wide valleys, healing springs, ancient culture, hospitable people, tempting cuisine and wines, diverse flora and fauna… Rent holiday home or vacation rental in Bulgaria (http://bulgaria-vacation-rentals.com) and enjoy your stay!
Photograph by Dario Traveso
All accommodation places in Bulgaria have been categorised according to the 5-star international system. Privatisation has had a favourable impact and today the country is proud of hotels and restaurants that meet the modern world standard.
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Eco Tourism
One can describe many things as big-small. Actually, big-small is something small that has the characteristics of something much bigger than itself. And with that in mind, I come to think of Bulgaria. I am sure that many of you who read this have heard of this country and will ask “Why is Bulgaria a big-small” Well, I will try to explain.
Bulgaria covers a total territory of 111 000sq/km – that is why it is small. But I am sure you have no idea of how many beautiful things there are in this small area – and here comes the big part.
Photograph by Dido Mihajlov
Bulgaria is a country with a long history, full of ups and downs and critical events. The country culture has been influences by many other nationalities and that is why Bulgaria has now many important historical places. One such place is Etara. It is an open-air museum, but seems more like a whole town, still capturing the traditional spirit and architecture of the Bulgarian national revival. The people there still practice the old Bulgarian crafts, including pottery. Etara is like a place out of time, where the past is still alive. Another such place is the village Arbanassi. It is an old settlement and holds some ancient monasteries. One of them is the St. Nikola monastery that was built during the Assen dynasty – there still can be seen preserved wall decorations and icons dating back to 1716. Near Arbanassi is the town of Veliko Turnovo, where you will be amazed by the great fortress Tsarevets, which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. It still is a mighty settlement and there even is a “Sound and Light” show in the evenings. An amazing place is the Madara Horseman – a picture, carved into the stone during the 8th century with dimensions, which equal these of a real horseman. It still looks breath-taking and is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Some other historical places include the Rila Monastery, Pliska (first capital of Bulgaria), the Troyan Monastery and many more.
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