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Visit to Boyana Church with unique frescos from 13 c. and guided tour in the National History Museum at Boyana Residence.
BOYANA CHURCH AND NATIONAL MUSEUM
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Half-day trip / morning or afternoon /
Departure from your hotel at 9,30 h. / or 14,00 h./ Visit of the Boyana Church – one of the eight monuments in Bulgaria included in INESCO’s world heritage list. The small church is situated at 15 km from the city center in Boyana district. It’s significance as monument of culture is due mainly to the exceptional frescoes dated from 1259 for its undeniable contribution to the European art culture. The name of the master painter is unknown - he is simply called the Boyana Master. The images are realistic and vital. The portraits of Kaloyan and his wife Desislava are the oldest portraits painted from life in the Bulgarian art. They are dressed in their finest clothes, the traits of Kaloyan’s face are refined and noble, and Desislava is considered to be the most beautiful feminine image from the epoch. Continue to the National Historical Museum in the residence of Boyana – the exhibitions shown consist of over 500 000 artifacts and it’s one of the richest museums on the Balkans. You can trace the history of the Bulgarian lands from ancient pre-historical times - see one of the oldest gold in the world from Varna necropolis, the priceless treasures for the Thracian tombs and the glory and might of the Bulgarian state and church during the Middle Ages. Return at the hotel about 12,30 h. or 18,00 h.
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Transport with delux car / coach
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Professional guide services in the required language
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All entrance fees for museums and sights included in teh program
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Half-day trip / morning or afternoon
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