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5 Churches of Old Nessebar

I didn’t know this before I arrived, but cute little Nessebar is home to over 40 churches! There are more churches per capita here than any where else in the world! And they are beautiful and unique. Here are 5 churches of Old Nessebar that I think warrant a closer look. Christ Pantocrator Church Built …

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The Pearl of the Black Sea

Often referred to as the Pearl of the Black Sea, Old Nessebar is an incredibly beautiful and historic town situated in the Burgas Province of Bulgaria. The biggest reason for my visit to this area of Bulgaria in fact, was to see this remarkable ancient city. Brief History Originally a Thracian settlement, Nessebar was overtaken …

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What People are Wearing in Plovdiv

When I’m scrolling through social media, I always slow down and look at the posts about street fashion. I find it super interesting, to see the various levels of fashion and style expressed in different countries. Here is a small sampling of what people are wearing in Plovdiv Bulgaria. Shops When I arrived in Plovdiv, …

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The Fraternal Barrow Memorial Complex

One day, I was walking around, exploring the area far beyond the tourist zone. In the distance I could see this massive white structure that I decided to investigate on another day. Well, today was that day. What I found was the Fraternal Barrow Memorial Complex or sometimes nicknamed the ‘Brotherly Mound’. Brief History Only …

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Amazing Ancient Ruins Around Plovdiv

This post will not be about the beautiful ancient Roman Theatre or the Stadium of Philippopolis. Nor will it cover the various parts of the Roman Forum near Central Square. On my walks-a-bout town, I have discovered various other amazing ancient ruins around Plovdiv that I wanted to share. Fortress Walls in Vitosha Street While …