PROUD TO BE DIFFERENT?
The Orthodox Church was perhaps the most outspoken of all the gays' opponents. In a statement posted on its web page, the Bulgarian clergy used strong language to condemn what it termed a "mortal sin" and "ignominious affray"
ADAM MICKIEWICZ IN BURGAS
But what was Adam Mickiewicz doing in Burgas, now Bulgaria's second Black Sea coast town, at a time when it barely existed except as a small, disease-ridden village, and Bulgaria was a territory of "European Turkey"?
ARCHAEOLOGY NOW
Yes, archaeology in Bulgaria has changed a lot in the last 10 years. The American Research Center in Sofia, or ARCS, which was founded in 2004, marks an episode in this series of changes, and a positive one at that.
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The 600 caves around Karlukovo almost outnumber the villagers. For thousands of years, the locals have been used to living near the caves, some of which were inhabited during the Neolithic Age. 
How Tamrash, the capital of the so-called Pomak Republic, turned into a forgotten village that is no longer listed on the map 
The first foreigner to write about this settlement, unknown outside Bulgaria, also fell victim to the trap of scenic description
When going for a stroll in the Doctors' Garden, look out for these pieces of history
Bulgaria's oldest winter resort is also the most easily accessible. 
Today, despite its holiday homes, small hotels and cinematic fame, there is no buzz in Kovachevitsa. When the tourist buses and cars leave at the end of the day, the deserted village reverts to its peaceful, drowsy state. Those city dwellers who have settled here and those spending the odd night claim that this is Kovachevitsa's greatest advantage.
Beglik Tash is a place that challenges your imagination. The sanctuary stands in a meadow that appears dramatically before your eyes after a 40-minute walk
The legend of Tolstoy's intended trip to Alan Kayryak grew out of the name of the village. In 1934 it was changed to Yasna Polyana. 
Under Communism, Pirdop became the centre of the copper mining industry and the excavations inevitably left their mark on the area. There is no sign of industry near the Elenska Basilica, however. 
Some of the old Gabrovo houses were fortunate. They were moved to the Etara museum to become props symbolising the authorities' apparent care for Bulgaria's past. The rest of the houses in the complex are copies.Search
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