Sites Under the Aegis of UNESCO in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a successor of ancient civilizations – Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and proto-Bulgarians have left on these lands exceptionally valuable artistic and architectural evidence of their advanced culture. They are scattered throughout the country and make it one of the most attractive destinations for people, interested in history and culture.
Besides these treasures, Bulgaria is proud of its pristine nature and amazing biodiversity which is preserved in the parks and reserves of the country.
The rich cultural and natural heritage of Bulgaria is highly appreciated by UNESCO -the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The UNESCO List of the Global Cultural and Natural Heritage includes sites, which are of great importance to humanity, therefore their conservation and preservation is a priority. This list includes ten Bulgarian sites – seven cultural and three natural.
Cultural Heritage Sites
- Rila Monastery
- Sveshtarska Tomb
- Kazanlak Tomb
- National Museum of History, Boyana Church Branch – Sofia
- Ivanovo Rock Churches – city of Ruse
Natural Wonders Sites
- Nesebar Architectural-Historical Reserve
- The Madara national historical-archeological reserve
- National Park “Central Balkan”
- Pirin National Park
- Biosphere Reservation of Srebarna – village of Srebarna
Multinational Site
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
This transboundary property stretches over 12 countries. Since the end of the last Ice Age, European Beech spread from a few isolated refuge areas in the Alps, Carpathians, Dinarides, Mediterranean and Pyrenees over a short period of a few thousand years in a process that is still ongoing. The successful expansion across a whole continent is related to the tree’s adaptability and tolerance of different climatic, geographical and physical conditions.
