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Bulgarian Book BULGARIAN VILLAGE ARBANASSI Illustrated culture and history Guide

ISBN 954-500-096-1
Author: Hristo Haritanov
Printed in: Czech Republic 2003
Pages: 106 p. , soft cover, size 15 x 21 cm
Language: Text in English
Photos: richly illustrated with high quality color photos

This small book is a kind of history and culture guide for one of the most attractive tourist sites in Bulgaria - Arbanassi village, situated in the suburbs of the ancient capital Veliko Tarnovo.
In and around the village are situated one of the most remarkable churches and monasteries in Bulgaria. Special attention in the book is paid on the unique frescos of the central church of the Nativity of Christ, dated 16th century and representing the icon painting art during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

Contents: Origin and history - Lifestyle and culture - Frescos of Arbanassi churches - List of Museum and monuments in the region with contact information