Liberation of Bulgaria

March 3rd: Celebrating Bulgaria's National Holiday and Historical Resilience

Every year on March 3rd, Bulgarians come together to celebrate their National Holiday, marking a pivotal moment in their history - the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. This day holds immense significance, not only as a commemoration of past struggles and triumphs but also as a symbol of national unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Bulgarian people.

Procession Marks 138th Anniversary of Bulgaria's Liberation in Petrich

The southwestern town of Petrich marked Bulgaria's national holiday on Thursday with a procession on the occasion of the 138thanniversary of the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule.

The procession was the first of its kind and was organised under the initiative of the youth formation of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organisation (VMRO).

Bulgaria's Koprivshtitsa Ranks Among 30 Most Beautiful Towns in Europe

According to the Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA), the Bulgarian town of Koprvishtitsa ranks among the thirty most beautiful towns in Europe.

The list of the Japanese association aims to promote tourism to attractive little places in Europe.

Koprvishtitsa is located near the Sredna Gora mountains, with the river Topolnitsa flowing through the town.