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The tomb is a unique monument of Thracian and Hellenistic art of the first half of the 3rd century B.C. It was discovered in 1982 during arcaelogical excavations of a Thracian tumulus near the village of Sveshtari. The tomb comprises a corridor and three chambers of an almost square shape, covered by a semi-spherical vault. The tomb at Sveshtari is a brilliant evidence of the Thracian’s contribution to the world cultural heritage. It is located 10 km to the northwest of the town of Isperih and 140 km from Sofia, Bulgaria. It became a UNESCO monument in 1986.

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Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and considered within the Top 10 biggest mosques in the world. The total building area exceeds 22,412 sq. m, about the size of five football fields. Officially opened in the Islamic month of Ramadan in 2007, the mosque accommodates more than 40,000 worshippers.

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Putna Monastery (Romanian: Manastirea Putna) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery, one of the most important cultural, religious and artistic centers established in medieval Moldavia. The imposing Putna Monastery is situated about 30 km northwest from the town of Radauti , near the Putna River. Putna Monastery dates from the 15th century. The story goes that it was built in a general area picked out by Stephen’s advisor, Daniel the Hermit. A section of tree trunk containing the arrow hole is still kept in the monastery museum and a cross marks the spot from which the arrow was shot.

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This is a compound of 20 small churches and chapels and as well as over 300 individual monk cells, carved into the rock along both banks of the Rusenski Lom River at a height of 6 to 10 m. The complex was founded in the 13th century and was inhabited by monks till the 17th century. The preserved mural paintings and inscriptions serve as an evidence of the existence of a large monk colony which flourished between the 13th-14th century and used to be a major literary and enlightenment center. Ivanovo Rock Churches are lovcated 4 km from the village of Ivanovo, 20 km of Ruse, Bulgaria. The Ivanovo Rock Churches are one of the nine Bulgarian monuments included in the UNESCO list of world culture and historical heritage.

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Preobrazhenski Monastery (Transfiguration Monastery) is located in the Dervent George of the Yantra River. The yard of the monastery offers a marvelous view to the defile of the river and the opposite rocky hill. It was built with the support of Tsar Ivan Alexander (1331-1371) some 500 meters to the south of today’s monastery. The original monastery was devastated and burnt down, and today’s buildings were restored in 1825 by master-builders Dimitur Sofianliyata and Nikola Fichev. The main church was frescoed by master-artist Zahari Zograf between 1847-1851. The monastery museum’s collection treasures mostly icons by representatives of the Tryavna School of Art, as well as the painting contract with Zahari Zograf. Located only 7 km of Veliko Tarnovo (Central Bulgaria), Preobrazhenski Monastery is a national monument of culture.

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If you are a fan of speleology and show keen interest in the secrets and hidden beauty of the underworld, the Devetashka Cave is one of the places to turn in the tourism program. Situated in the Lovech region, Devetashka cave is located between the villages of Doirentsi and Devetaki, Bulgaria. It is discovered in 1921 and is one of the biggest caves in Europe. In 1996, the cave was named a nature landmark. Cave impresses with its enormous size. This natural phenomenon is about 1500 m long and has a huge entrance - 35 m high and 55 m wide. The cave has 11 underground lakes and rather beautiful cave formations. One of the ceiling openings (with height is 41 m) is used for bungee jumps in the cave. According to archaeological research, it sheltered people since the late Paleolithic era. Devetashka cave is a monument of culture and a place of national and international significance and protection. Some time ago, the cave was labeled a military site and was used for the storage of petroleum.

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One of the largest and oldest Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Europe, Bachkovo Monastery is located 29km from Plovdiv, on left bank of the Chepelarska River in the Rhodope Mountains. It was founded in 1083 by Georgian brothers Bakuriani. At the end of the 11th century the monastery became the center of the Bachkovo school of Literature. It became Bulgarian territory under Tsats Kaloyan (1197-1207) and Ivan Asen II (1218-1241). Bachkovo Monastery is an architectural ensemble of 2 courtyards enclosed by the monastery buildings which were erected between 18th-20th century over the remains of the ruined old buildings. Unique murals have been preserved, painted be Zahari Zograf between 1840-1841. The Bachkovo monastery has long welcomed visitors and accommodated those wishing to stay there for the night. It has a large capacity of more than 200 beds, but booking is recommended for the summer season.

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Bulgaria is one of the oldest European states, having history of thirteen centuries. Situated on the crossroads of cultures and civilizations, Bulgaria keeps rich cultural heritage in its lands. The combination of beautiful and diverse nature with material and spiritual relics created by man is a prerequisite to develop cultural tourism. The Kazanluk Thracian Tomb is a monument of Thracian architectural and mural painting art of the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 3rd century B.C. It was discovered in 1944 in a tumulus northeast of Kazanluk. It consists of an ornately frescoed rectangular antechamber. The burial chamber and the corridor are frescoed with marvelous murals – a symbolic farewell to the Thracian king heading his way to Hades. This is the best preserved monument of Thracian art in Bulgaria, and one of the few masterpieces of antique painting that have survived to date. It is located in Kazanluk, 200 km from Sofia and it became a UNESCO monument in 1979.

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Lamu Old Town originated in the 13th century, it is the oldest and best preserved example of Swahili settlement in East Africa. The old city is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors. Its like Africa 100 years ago, with some mix in of the 21th century. Women darken their eyes with kohl and ear full-length, black bui-buis, while men wear the traditional, embroidered kofia hats. There are several museums, including the Lamu Museum, home to the island’s ceremonial horn (called siwa).

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Founded by Diego Velazquez in the early 16th century Trinidad had its days of prosperity in 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the sugar trade. Marvellous buildings, palaces and churches … The city has been declared by the UNESCO Humanitarian Culture, thanks to its colonial architectural and its historic heritage.

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