PHOTO: Boats in the Harbor at Sozopol, Bulgaria
The old stone harbor at Sozopol, Bulgaria, is lined with fishing boats, sailboats, and the occasional yacht
PHOTO: Mending Fishing Nets by Hand on the Wharf Along the Black Sea in Sozopol, Bulgaria
Mending fishing nets by hand is a constant activity among fisherman on the wharf that runs along the Black Sea in Sozopol, Bulgaria
PHOTO: Public Beach in Sozopol, Bulgaria, a Traditional Fishing Village on the Black Sea
Public beach in Sozopol, Bulgaria, a traditional fishing village on the Black Sea, is a popular holiday destination for Bulgarians
PHOTO: Hrelyu Tower, the Oldest Building at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
Hrelyu Tower, the oldest building at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, sits next to Church of the Nativity of the Virgin
Rila Monastery, Symbol of Bulgarian National Identity
During my visit to Sofia I heard repeatedly that the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery was a must see. Based upon this endorsement my expectations were high, but my first view of the monastery’s tall stone walls left me uninspired; it appeared to be nothing more than a simple stone fortress tucked … Read more
