Bachkovo Monastery. BULGARIA

One of the largest and oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Europe, unique combination of Byzantine, Georgian and Bulgarian culture. Photos taken in 1994.

Rila Monastery. BULGARIA

A UNESCO world heritage site, this eastern orthodox monastery, situated not far from Sofia, is arguably one of the most important and interesting sites in Bulgaria. Old photos from 1994 (Some of them by Natxo Molinero).

Nesebar. BULGARIA

One of the major seaside resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, and also a town with more than 3 thousand years of history. Located in the Burgas Province, Nesebar is famous for the incredible amount of churches, which contributed to its inclusion in the list of world heritage sites of the UNESCO in 1983. The photo, taken in 1994, depicts the 13th century Church of the Christ Pantocrator.

BULGARIA in black and white

1. Veliko Tarnovo, Old town 

2. The fortress of Veliko Tarnovo

3. Old center, Plovdiv

4. Roman theater in Plovdiv

5. A park in Sofia

6. Rila Monastery