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Historical Development of Bulgaria
The Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185–1396)
The Second Bulgarian Kingdom was founded in 1185 by the brothers Assen and Peter, who were noble leaders (bolyars) from...
Introduction to Bulgaria
This Tourist Guide is published by the BALKANTOURIST State Travel Bureau in Sofia. Its main purpose is to help foreign tourists plan their tours...
Hardships in Cold Regions
In some northern regions, men have suffered great hardships even though they were in the same degree of latitude as others who lived more...
A Journey from Vienna into Styria Carinthia Carniola and Friuli
This journey took me from Vienna to many interesting places, including the quicksilver mines at Idria and other remarkable locations in the Alps. During...
Journey Through Upper Hungary
I continued my journey along the River Waag and arrived at Neve Mnejle. The next day, we traveled further to another city, which I...
The Salt Mine Near Pperies
About half an hour’s journey from the city of Pperies in Upper Hungary, there is a very famous salt mine. From the first place...
Avoiding Offense While Traveling
I asked my companion where I might relieve myself without giving offense. At first, he answered me in a rough and grumbling manner, as...
The Use of Tobacco among the Turks
In all the countries through which I traveled, I observed that the Turks made great use of tobacco. Many of them carried small bags...
Conversations with the Chiauses
I took great pleasure in speaking with the Chiauses, especially those who were older men. They were usually well educated by experience, spoke several...
Belgrade as the Bulwark of Hungary
This place, Belgrade, was in earlier times the great bulwark and defense of the Kingdom of Hungary. For many years it stood as a...
