1. Bulgarian arts Bulgarian arts

2. The roots of Bulgarian art came from Ancient Thracian time. It shows the spirit, beauty and temper of Bulgarian people.

3. Thracian arts There are one of the most impressive monuments of the Thracian culture – in Bulgaria – tombs, treasures, valuable works of art.

4. Thracian arts There are preserved Thracian culture in Bulgaria, which had been built with unrivalled gracefulness architecture and decoration.

5. Middle Ages Art Hundreds of places in Bulgaria are stated to be cultural monuments. Eight of them are recognized as unique with international importance. They are priceless not only for Bulgaria, but for the whole humankind.They are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

6. Middle Ages Art Middle Ages Art Boyanska tsarkva (The Boyana Church) is a medieval Bulgarian Ortodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The monument was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

7. Middle Ages Art Nessebar is an old town situated on the Black sea coast, known since Thracian time and Middle Ages. There are many churhes with specific architecture.

8. Middle Ages Art Middle Ages Art The Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo are a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock and completely different from other monastery complexes in Bulgaria.

9. MODERN BULGARIAN ARTS

10. ARCHITECTURE

11. ARTS OF PAINTING Arts of painting from the beginning of 20 and 21 century reflect Bulgarian customs, folk traditions and the beaut of the nature. Vladimir Dimitrov- Maystora

12. Dora Boneva Zlatyu Boyadzhiev

13. SCULPTURE Vezhdi Rashidov Georgi Chapkanov

14. “Saedinenie” (“Compound”) Plovdiv “Sveta Sofia”- Sofia

15. Bulgarian musical art The legend told, that Orfey - the best singer who had lived in Bulgarian land. Bulgaria is famous for the opera singers and folk singers. Boris Hristov

16. Gena Dimitrova Gena Dimitrova Her voice was known for its power and extension used in opera roles such as Turandot.

17. Rayna Kabaivanska She is a Bulgarian opera singer, one of the leading lyrico- spinto sopranos. Her famous role is Tosca from Puccini.

18. Nikolay Gyaurov He was one of the most famous basses. He was admired for his powerful, sumptuous voice. Don Basilio from Rossini is his best role.

19. Nikola Gyuzelev He is a Bulgarian opera- bass, particularly associated with the Italian and Russian repertories. His best role is Boris Godunov from Musorgski.

20. Mystery of Bulgarian Voices Traditional Bulgarian music has had more international success, due to the breakout of the Mystery of Bulgarian voices- a women's choir that has topped world music.

21. The Bulgarian art can’t be described, it must be felt with the heart! Welcome to Bulgaria!