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The Tombul Mosque
During the period of Ottoman rule, a great many mosques were built in Bulgaria — in Sofia alone there were more than fifty. However, after the liberation of Bulgaria the Ottomans found life very uncomfortable in a country where they were hated, and everyone who could returned to Turkey.
Rila Monastery: a shrine, a centre of learning and a refuge for revolutionaries
Rila Monastery, located in the Kyustendil region, is one of Bulgaria's most famous landmarks. The country's largest monastery is a true symbol of Bulgaria. It is open to visitors, and on the ground floor there is a museum where you can learn about the monastery's rich history.
The History of Bulgaria. Ottoman Rule. Lesson Seven.
In 1396 the last Bulgarian fortress fell. The country came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. The period of the yoke lasted almost five centuries.
The "Virgin Fortress" in Vidin
Today's Vidin is a small provincial town in the north-western part of Bulgaria, unknown to most tourists. Nevertheless, the town's history goes back many…
Kaliakra Fortress and the legends surrounding it
The first mentions of Cape Kaliakra (then called Tirizis) date back to the 4th century BC. Its favourable geographical position and steep shores made the cape an ideal place to build an impregnable fortress.
The History of Bulgaria. The End of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Lesson Six.
With the death of Ivan Asen II in 1241, the golden age of the Second Bulgarian Empire came to an end. The tsar's children were too young to take the throne. Conspiracies began to be woven at court.
The Third Bulgarian Capital – Veliko Tarnovo
The city of Veliko Tarnovo (formerly Tarnovgrad) was destined to become the third capital of Bulgaria at the end of the 12th century, when the Second Bulgarian Empire was formed.
Lovech Fortress
The fortress near the town of Lovech cannot be counted among the most famous
The History of Bulgaria. The Rise and Flourishing of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Lesson Five.
Until 1185 Bulgaria had disappeared from the map of Europe, conquered by the Byzantine Empire. But the Bulgarians could not accept this.