Bulgaria
From the awesome Dilyana in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, I received this multi-view of a bunch of magnificent historical sites in the country. The top picture is of Rila Monastery, which is the most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in the country. It was named after its founder, Ivan of Rila. It was originally built in the 10th century, later destroyed and rebuilt in the 15th century. Even so, it out-dates anything standing in my country. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stunning building at the bottom left is the Great Basilica of Pliska, which was completed in 875 AD. It was the largest christian cathedral built in medieval Europe, outside of Constantinople with an impressive size of 2920 square meters. At the bottom in the middle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak. The tomb is part of a Thracian necropolis and dates back to the 4th centrury BC. The pieces in the tomb are Bulgaria’s greatest preserved artworks from the Hellenistic period. Last but not least one can see Asen’s Fortress at the bottom right. The fortress dates back to the time of the Thracians and has seen many conquerors being both repelled by it and raze it. It really does seem like a country very rich in history, full of great people and wonderful scenery. Now for my favourite line: Definitely a place I want to visit someday! Thank you Dilyana!
The Stationary Traveller 