Bulgaria - Sofia, Then and Now

Below:
Sofia in 1907 - water-colour, Josef Oberbauer

Above:
Photo: Boyko Kalev

Design: Vlado Prangov
2009

Bulgaria - Plovdiv, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

Ancient Theatre
II c AD,
Emperor Traianus
Plovdiv

Greetings from Plovdid
2015

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The ancient theatre of Philippopolis is a historical building in the city center of Plovdiv (ancient Philippopolis), Bulgaria. Although this structure is commonly referred to as an amphitheatre, it is actually a traditional Greek theatre.  The construction of the theatre dates back to the time of Emperor Trajan (Latin name: Imperator Caesar Nerva Traianus Divi Nervae filius Augustus) who reigned 98–117 AD.

Bulgaria - Pomorie

Pomorie, Bulgaria
2009

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Pomorie is a town and seaside resort in southeastern Bulgaria, located on a narrow rocky peninsula in Burgas Bay on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is an ancient city and today an important tourist destination. As of December 2009, it has a population of 13,569 inhabitants.

Bulgaria - Land of Roses

Bulgaria
Land of Roses

The Rose Valley is one of the most famous Bulgarian Symbol.  There for centuries have been cultivated the Rose "Rosa damascene" from which is produced the rose oil.  The Rose growing industry in Bulgaria produces 70% of the World's rose oil.
2011

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The Rose Valley is a region in Bulgaria located just south of the Balkan Mountains.

The valley is famous for its rose-growing industry which have been cultivated there for centuries. The extracts are used by perfumeries all over the world.  Each year, festivals are held celebrating roses and rose oil.

The picking season lasts from May to June. During this period, the area gives off a pleasant scent and is covered with multi-coloured flowers. The gathering process requires great dexterity and patience. The flowers are carefully cut one by one and laid in willow-baskets which are then sent to the distilleries.

Bulgaria - A Country of Wine

Bulgaria
A Country of Wine

In the upper left corner:
The Rozhen sansandstones around Melnik

In the bottom right corner:
A wine massif map of the Danube counties
(Larousse Des Vins - 1998)

Photo: Boyko Kaalev, design: Vlado Prangov
2011