The Crypt of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral opened an exhibition entitled “From Lazarus’ rising to the Holy Spirit”. The exposition presents for the first time around 60 items of religious art from the period 16-19 centuries keps in the funds of the Museum for Christian Art with the National Art Gallery, and the National Archeological Institute with the Ban Academy of Sciences, as well as from the funds of the National Church History and Archeology Museum with the Holy Synod and Svetlin Russev Private Collection. The collection will be on display until September 15. Photo: BTA
Retro-rally Maritsa was given a start today in the city of Plovduv. In this year’s edition of the event there are 42 cars taking part. The final of the race is to take place on May 19 in Alexandroupolis. Photo: BTA
The National History Museum presented today the exhibition “Old Gold – magic and symbolism”. The exhibits are from the private collection of Antonio Vassilev. Photo: BGNES
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
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