The Magic of Bulgaria

“The Magic of Bulgaria” by Vyara Kanjeva and Antonyi Handzhiyski, 128 pages, with 653 color illustrations, hardcover with dust jacket, format 22×29 cm, available in Bulgarian, English, and German.
The book presents beautiful natural landscapes of Bulgaria, mysterious megalithic monuments, rock monasteries, and significant archaeological discoveries such as Provadia-Solnitsata — the oldest and wealthiest city in Europe during the Chalcolithic period. It also features the Varna Treasure, the richest Eneolithic necropolis in world archaeology, containing 3,078 items with a total weight of 5,763 grams, as well as the earliest symbols of power (4600-4200 BC). The book covers Thracian sanctuaries and tombs, monuments from the Roman era such as Nicopolis ad Istrum, the ancient customs station of Dimum, medieval towns like Cherven, Ovech, the old Bulgarian capitals, Renaissance architecture, and some traditional customs. It also showcases larger cities with their modern appearance and cultural landmarks, along with seaside and mountain resorts.