Golden Sands is an internationally famous beach resort. In addition to a variety of entertainment this place offers tourists to enjoy exciting sightseeing to various historical sites. Holy Trinity Monastery is known as the most famous ancient monument that should be definitely visited by every traveler. The monastery is often referred to as Aladzha, and this term can be literally translated as “speckled”. The name of the monastery has appeared due to unique look of the building - its walls are decorated with artful murals that have perfectly preserved to this day. The most beautiful mural adorns the monastery’s chapel. Visitors of this beautiful place will have an opportunity to observe all the premises of the monastery and visit a museum that was opened in 1906.
A true diamond of the Black Sea coast, Golden Sands traditionally attract numerous tourists because of its beneficial location, clean environment, and mineral springs. That is why locals are …
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Among the items exhibited in the museum you will find various ritual objects and religious artifacts, crafts by local artisans and vintage clothing, as well as a beautiful collection of pottery. There are several observation platforms next to the monastery, which is located on a high rock. From there guests can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city. Church of St. John the Baptist is a no less important excursion and religious monument of the city. The church is located in the heart of the resort. The graceful chapel is also distinguished by unique architectural style and rich decoration of interior halls.
Fans of exciting excursions will like their visit to Chiflika Exhibition Complex. It is located in a suburban area of Golden Sands, in the town of Batova. The museum offers its visitors to observe an interesting collection of ethnographic items, which will help visitors to get acquainted with traditions of life and living of local farmers at the beginning of the last century. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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A visit to this museum is nothing similar to excursions offered in numerous cultural institutions. Once tourists have finished observing the exhibition, they will be invited to taste popular dishes of Bulgarian cuisine, and will be treated with excellent home-made wine. All visitors are also welcome to participate in national entertainment and learn about local traditions. In addition to an interesting museum, the territory of the ethnographic complex is home to several souvenir shops and craft workshops, the selection of souvenirs in which is simply huge. Walks around the city will also bring a lot of unforgettable memories as you will see a lot of beautiful architectural buildings and ancient monuments away from the modern part of the city.
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Iconic cultural sights of Bulgaria
Another interesting museum in Sofia is the Museum of Socialist Art, which is a branch of the National Art Gallery of the country. The museum presents various exhibits related to the era of socialism. In the park adjacent to the museum, there are various memorials and monuments of the socialist leaders and figures. There are pictures in the gallery and documentaries about the Soviet past are broadcasted in the video hall. The national gallery itself was founded in 1948. Today it has more than 50 thousand exhibits, among them pictures, paintings, graphics and sculptures. In the museum you can get acquainted with the work of both foreign authors and equally famous Bulgarian ones.
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