Foto: The Yagodina Cave (bron: -)
Bulgaria - Around four o’clock, I arrive at the Yagodina Cave. I put my backpack and camera in the bus. Photos are not allowed inside the cave. The guide welcomes me. He tells his story in Bulgarian, and Svetoslava translates for us. I look at the guide as he speaks Bulgarian. There is truly not a single word or facial expression from which I can understand what he is talking about. Bulgarian is such a difficult language. The Yagodina Cave is a cave system with more than ten kilometers of tunnels spread over three levels. Immediately upon entering the cave, I see stalactites hanging from the ceiling. A beautiful sight. The route through the cave passes several underground chambers. Sometimes the passage is very narrow, or I must duck to avoid hitting the stalactites. It was no coincidence we were warned beforehand: “don’t disturb the stalactites with your head.” I follow the path through the caves for over one kilometer. I am impressed by the beautiful rock formations in these caves. When I come outside again, I really notice how cool it was inside. It feels as if the heater is on outside.
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Bulgaria - The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, located in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, is an iconic symbol of the country and one of the most impressive Orthodox cathedrals in the world. The majestic building, dating from the late 19th century, is known for its beautiful ...
The old village of Kovachevitsa
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The Rila Monastery
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Veliko Tarnovo
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