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Tutrakan: a site of many battles on the bank of the Danube
One of Bulgaria's most significant victories during the First World War was the capture of the Tutrakan fortress.
The "Quiet Nest" in Balchik
After the Second Balkan War between the former allies, Bulgaria's territory shrank considerably. Among other losses, the country lost the town of Balchik on the northern part of the coast. The Romanian queen took a great liking to this picturesque town spread across the hills.
The history of Bulgaria. Wars at the beginning of the 20th century. Lesson ten.
After Bulgaria gained independence in 1908, industry continued to develop rapidly in the country. The main issue of foreign policy became the return to Bulgaria of the territories that had previously belonged to it, above all Macedonia.
The Railway Transport Museum in Ruse
After the Liberation, industry in Bulgaria began to develop rapidly and new railways were built. The very first railway line, connecting Ruse and Varna, was…
The "Chervenata Stena" Reserve in the Rhodopes
The day of the unification of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria is still celebrated every year as a major holiday. Bulgaria's territory grew, including with the picturesque Rhodope Mountains. Today the Rhodopes are the country's largest mountain range, covering almost 15% of its territory.
The History of Bulgaria. From Liberation to Independence. Lesson Nine.
The Treaty of Berlin, adopted after (and instead of) the Treaty of San Stefano, severely limited Bulgaria's rights. The new Bulgaria did not include many lands historically inhabited by Bulgarians that had previously been part of the country.
Stara Zagora — a city with a thousand-year history!
In the summer months of 1877, fierce battles took place near Stara Zagora. The volunteers fought for freedom under the Samara Flag, embroidered especially for them by nuns in a Russian monastery.
Koprivshtitsa, where the history of free Bulgaria began
The town of Koprivshtitsa (spelled «Копривщица» in Bulgarian) lies roughly halfway between Sofia and Plovdiv. It became known above all as a centre of the Bulgarians' struggle for independence from the Ottoman yoke. In April 1876 the famous uprising took place here.
The History of Bulgaria. The Liberation of Bulgaria. Lesson Eight.
In the mid-19th century the liberation movement spread throughout Bulgaria. But the forces were unequal, and those who tried to fight the lawful Ottoman authorities were doomed. Thus, in 1873 one of the main heroes of the popular resistance, Vasil Levski, was hanged in Sofia.