A Guide to Communist Bulgaria meanders through the architectural, artistic and material heritage of the people's Republic of Bulgaria, and puts it in context. The book features the must-visit locations and monuments for anyone with an interest in the triumphs and failures of Bulgaria's recent past: from Buzludzha and Dimitrovgrad to Stalinist Sofiq, the Monuments of Communist guerrilla fighters and soviet soldiers, the abandoned military barracks and cinema theatres, the failed megaprojects and the nostalgia for the idealised communist past and its funny street signs."Communist ideology permeated the living ... |
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Explore Plovdiv's millennia-spanning history from its ancient ruins and 19th century houses to its Communist heritage and vibrant modern cityscape. Combining stunning photography and erudite text, this book unveils the city's gorgeous Roman mosaics, elegant neoclassical and modernist buildings, art and hidden gems, churches, mosques and synagogues created by generations of Plovdiv residents. With a special chapter on the must-see attractions around Plovdiv. By the authors of "A Guide to Jewish Bulgaria", "A Guide to Ottoman Bulgaria", "A Guide to Thracian Bulgaria", "A Guide ... |
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The Strandzha is Bulgaria's, and possibly Europe's, least known mountain range. It is a wild maze where you can easily get lost and a safe haven for species that survived the extinction of the last Ice Age. It is a mysterious place where century-old legends and stories cohabit with paganism, Christianity and modern mythology. It is dotted with ancient and latterday ruins. Yet, it is a lot more than that. Its pristine beaches at the Black Sea coast, its nature reserves, its rivers and its forests provide the intrepid traveller with countless opportunities to explore: from the perplexing ruins of Begliktash to the ... |
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The Bulgarian oil-bearing rose may be this country's unofficial symbol, yet it grows in just a narrow patch of land squeezed between two mountain ranges. Known as the Valley of Roses, this region deserves to be explored and visited for more than its aromatic flowers. With its rich ancient heritage, stunning summits and peaks, traditional towns and villages, historical sites of national importance, remnants of Communist-era megalomaniacal projects in various stages of dilapidation, and a vibrant community preserving the traditions of yesteryear, the Valley of Roses is Bulgaria in a nutshell. With breathtaking ... |
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Second, expanded & updated edition. ... This book is for everyone with an interest in Jewish history in Bulgaria and the Balkans, and in the general history of southeastern Europe. It is designed to be a journey through both territory and time, illuminating the sometimes very complex backgrounds while guiding through the topography. Many of the monuments described in it are hard to find and in various stages of disrepair: poignant reminders of a long-disappeared culture, but also pointers to the present and the future. Unless travellers know exactly where they are going and what they are seeking, these landmarks of ... |
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Преди 2000 години земите на днешна България станали част от една от най-великите империи в историята на света: Римската империя. Това съдбоносно събитие променило културата, пейзажа и населението на Балканите. Появили се нови градове, пътища и акведукти, работилници и пищни храмове, посветени на божества, пристигнали от близо и далеч. Улиците гъмжали от траки и от преселници от Гърция, Близкия Изток, Средна Европа и Апенините. Когато имало мир, провинциите процъфтявали под закрилата на войниците по дунавската граница на империята. Търговци правели бизнес с всички краища на империята, заможни граждани финансирали строежа ... |
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About 4000 years ago the lands of modern Bulgaria were inhabited by people who built fortifications and cities, buried their dead in monumental tombs, drank wine from gold and silver cups, and warred, traded and did politics with the ancient Greeks and Romans, with the Persians, the Scythians and the ancient Macedonians. Who were these people? What do we know about them? This book will take you to all of the sites related to Thracians, a mysterious nation that had no written language but that left behind a lot of marvelous heritage. It will guide you from their rock niches in the Rhodope to the richly decorated royal ... |
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Пътеводителят е на английски език и съдържа информация за традициите, историята, природата, празниците и културата на България и нейната столица София. В него са включени: 70 карти - на центровете на най-големите градове, планински и морски курорти и някои селища; туристическа информация за 100 селища и курорта; 70 манастира; природни забележителности и феномени; културно-исторически забележителности; 100-те национални туристически обекта и карта с тяхното местоположение; туристически маршрути; 7 винени тура; полезна информация - транспорт (въздушен, автобусен, метро, таксиметров, рент-а-кар); настаняване ( ... |
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България и Източна Европа са пейзажите, на чиито фон се развива действието на "Историкът" (2005) и "Земя на сенки" (2017), световните бестселъри на американската писателка Елизабет Костова. Някои от описаните места са действителни, други са старателно изобретени чрез слепянето на късчета от действителността. "Shadow Journey: A Guide to Elizabeth Kostova's Bulgaria and Eastern Europe" е великолепно илюстриран пътеводител към действителните и въображаеми места, събития и реалии в двата романа на Костова. Книгата е вълнуващо пътешествие в комунистическа България, Румъния на Дракула, ... |
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"The Rough Guide to Florida" is the essential handbook to the Sunshine State with full coverage of the best beaches, theme parks, cultural attractions, state parks and outdoor activities. There are detailed reviews of all the top hotels and restaurants to suit every budget, plus a new "Authors' Picks" feature to highlight the very best options. The guide includes descriptions of Walt Disney World and the other Orlando theme parks, complete with insider tips for making the most of your holiday. Whether it's hiking the Apalachicola Trail or snorkeling around the Florida Reef, there is a full ... |
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За страна, прекарала 500 години от историята си като част от Османската империя, България на пръв поглед има оскъдно османско наследство. Освен очевидното - стари джамии, мостове, чешми и понякога сгради - повечето българи трудно биха назовали паметници от този период, защото... не знаят почти нищо за тях. Традиционно, учебниците по история представят този период от българското минало основно с културните постижения и борбите за национално освобождение през Възраждането. Те казват малко или никак за живота на хората във вековете между османското завоевание и написването на "История славянобългарска". ... |
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Whether you want to shop on Michigan Avenue, listen to blues on Lincoln Park or simply ride the El around The Loop, "The Rough Guide to Chicago" will help you all the way. The 16-page, full-colour section introduces all of the city's highlights, from the spectacular city skyline to boat tours along the Chicago River, with two new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: Chicago Food and Chicago Architecture. The guide includes a new author pick' section of the city's top hotels and restaurants to suit every taste and budget plus, lively reviews of hundreds of shops, clubs and live-music venues. There are new ... |
