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2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

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Bachkovo Monastery Uspenie Bogorodichno

Georgian-origin Byzantine commander Gregory Bakuriani founded the Bachkovo Monastery in 1083. It’s the second-largest in Bulgaria and one of three Stavropegial monasteries. The monastery...

The Seven Rila Lakes

Stone Wedding near Zimzelen

National Opera and Ballet, Sofia: Bulgaria’s Grand Stage of Culture

The Golden Road to Sofia’s Past: The Curious Tale of the Yellow Cobblestones

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The Byzantine Domination

1018 AD - 1185 AD
Byzantine rule in Bulgaria, also known as Byzantine domination, occurred between 1018 and 1185 CE, after the fall of the First Bulgarian Empire.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC
Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

Submerged Civilizations of the Black Sea: Archaeology, Climate, and Myth

Discover the submerged cultures beneath today’s Black Sea. From the Hamangia and Varna civilizations to the Black Sea flood hypothesis, archaeology and ancient texts reveal how climate change and rising waters may have shaped myths like Noah’s Flood.

The Third Bulgarian State

1878 - 1944
From 1878 to 1944, during the era of the Third Bulgarian State, Bulgaria experienced a profound period of transformation, marked by significant societal, political,...

The Hamangia Culture

5250 BC – 4500 BC
Hamangia Culture, a Late Neolithic society on the Black Sea coast known for its unique pottery, iconic figurines like The Thinker, and early European settlements.

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Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+
Kids
A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

Blood Typing: Understanding Why It Matters for Safe Transfusions

Age 14+
Kids
A clear, student-friendly guide to blood typing that explains ABO and Rh groups, forward and reverse typing, blood typing trays and kits, and why accurate testing is essential before blood transfusions.

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