75 Regional Historical Museum- Pleven
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Плевен от птичи поглед /Pleven,Bulgaria bird's eye view
The town of Pleven is situated in the middle part of the Danube hilly lowland, 160 km from the capital – Sofia, 320 km from the Black Sea and 30 km south from the Danube river. One can reach the town by the first-class road Sofia – Varna (Е83). The town population is about 135,000 people. Pleven falls in an area of temperate-continental climate with large temperature amplitudes from - 15 ° C during the winter to + 35 – 40 ° C during the summer.
The history of the town and the region dates back to thousands of years ago. The earliest evidences about human presence in the region are related to the end of the 5th millennium BC. In the beginning of the new era these lands became part of the Roman Empire. The Roman road station of Storgozia situated by the present day’s location of Pleven, and later a fortress with the same name, were constructed on the road from the Roman town Ulpia Escus (nowadays its remains are situated by the village of Gigen) to Philipopolis (nowadays’ Plovdiv).
During the Middle Ages the settlement was a strong fortress with well developed Bulgarian crafts and mostly trading with leather, wool, tobacco and cattle. The settlement of Slavs and Bulgarians in the 6th – 7th century led to changing the name of the locality - Pleven. Pleven became famous mostly for its active participation in the war between Russia and Turkey in 1877-1878. The town was under siege for five months, and the bloodiest battles between the two belligerent empires – Russia and Turkey were conducted around it. On 10 December 1877 the victorious outcome of the war was established, the Russian army succeeded in defeating and capturing the army of Osman Pasha, and the day was announced an official day of Pleven.
Some of the most interesting landmarks of the town are the Historical Museum, the Panorama “Pleven Epopee”, the Wine Museum in the Kaylaka Park and the remains of Storgoziya Fortress.
The historical museum is housed in an impressive two-storey building – a monument of culture built for cantonment in 1884 – 1888 according to an Italian project.
The museum expositions occupy 24 halls with an area of 7,000 square meters in the building, as well as a park with an open exposition with an area of 37 dca. The Archaeology exposition includes exponents of Prehistory, the Roman Age and the Bulgarian Middle Ages. Among the most attractive of them are collections of flint labor tools from 50 – 45 thousands of years BC, an original residence of the 5 thousand years BC, a copy of the Valchitran Golden Treasure, etc.
The exposition in Ethnography section presents the material and spiritual culture in Pleven and the nearby settlements – traditional lodgings, crafts, festal costumes and jewels of the 19th and the 20th century.
The Revival section keeps valuable documents and articles from the Age of Bulgarian Revival, and the Contemporary History section traces the development of industry and culture in Pleven after the Liberation in 1878.
The regional Historical Museum in Pleven also keeps an exposition dedicated to nature, which includes samples from the local nature, as well as a petrified thigh bone of Archidiscodon – a prehistoric animal from the group of elephant-like animals, which lived on our lands during the Pliocene Age before 3.5 – 4 million years.
One of the most attractive museum halls is dedicated to the opera singer Gena Dimitrova (1941 – 2005), who was born in the Pleven village of Beglizh. Here one can see a lot of personal belongings of the opera queen, donated to the museum by her family, as well as originals and copies of her stage costumes, in which she had sung on global scenes.
The Panorama “Pleven Epopee 1877” is the only monument of its kind on the Bulgarian
The Panorama of Pleven Bulgaria / Panorama von Pleven Bulgarien
Panorama of Pleven is a monument - a museum built in honor of the Russian army which win in the Russian-Turkish war on the Balkan Peninsula.
Here was a large Turkish army in a siege, which was waiting for help.But the results surrendered after a few heavy battles.
In the museum you can see a large number of military exhibits - weapons, flags, uniforms, etc.
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Panorama von Pleven ist ein Denkmal - ein Museum, das zu Ehren der russischen Armee errichtet wurde, die im russisch-türkischen Krieg auf der Balkanhalbinsel gewinnt.
Hier war eine große türkische Armee in einer Belagerung, die auf Hilfe wartete. Aber die Ergebnisse kapitulierten nach einigen schweren Schlachten. Im Museum können Sie eine große Anzahl von militärischen Exponaten sehen - Waffen, Fahnen, Uniformen usw.
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Summer photos from Rousse (Bulgaria)
Ruse (also transliterated as Rousse or Russe; Bulgarian: Русе) is the fifth-largest city in Bulgaria with a population of 166 991 (by current address). Ruse is situated in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, 300 km from the capital Sofia and 200 km from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is the most significant Bulgarian river port, serving an important part of the international trade of the country.
Ruse is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists. The Ruse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge, the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river here.
Ruse is located on the right bank of the Danube, which is the high bank, having two underwater terraces and three river terraces at 15--22 m (49.21--72.18 ft), 30--66 m (98.43--216.54 ft), and 54--65 m (177.17--213.25 ft). The average altitude is 45.5 m (149.28 ft) AMSL. The urban area is an approximately 11-km ellipse running along the river. The city extends from the land-connected Matey (Матей) island and the mouth of Rusenski Lom on the west to Srabcheto (Сръбчето) hill on the east. During the 20th century, the west end of the city was significantly modified by moving the mouth of Rusenski Lom to the west, as well as by moving the bank itself with its fairway considerably to the north. Sarabair (саръбаир) hill is to the south of the city and is 159 m (521.65 ft) high. The Rousse TV Tower is built there on the remains of Leventtabia, a former Turkish fortification.
Museums
* National Transport Museum
* Battenberg Palace, built 1892, which now hosts the Rousse Regional Historical Museum
* Pantheon of National Revival Heroes
* Kaliopa House, a museum depicting the old urban lifestyle
* Zahari Stoyanov Museum
Religious buildings
* Church of the Holy Trinity
* Church of the Holy Theotokos
* Church of St George
* Church of Holy Archangel Michael
* Church of the Holy Ascension
* Church of St Petka
* Russian Church of St Nicholas the Miracle Worker
* Roman Catholic St Paul of the Cross Cathedral, built 1890
* Armenian Surp Astvadzadzin Church
* Evangelical Baptist church
* Evangelical Methodist Church
* Seid Pasha Mosque
* Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a World Heritage Site, is situated 20 km to the south.
In 1978, the All Saints Church was destroyed and the Pantheon of National Revival Heroes was built thereupon.
The Jewish community in Ruse built and consecrated a synagogue in 1797. It was destroyed in the 1810 fire, but two other synagogues were later built in 1826 and 1852.
Other landmarks
* Dohodno Zdanie (literally: Profitable Building) is an old theatre and one of the most beautiful buildings.
* Monument of Liberty, built (1908--1911).
* Rousse TV Tower, the tallest TV tower in Bulgaria and one of the tallest buildings on the Balkan Peninsula .
Regular events
* The March Music Days is an international music festival for classical music.
* St George's Day (6 May) is Ruse's holiday. A local fair is organized for a week around this date.
* The Danubian Carnival is a masquerade held around 24 June, Enyovden.
* The Sexaginta Prista Summer Stage is an urban festival. Events are hosted at the Roman castle every Friday from May through October.
* At the end of October are BG MediaMarket and the Bulgarian Europe Media Festival.
Melnik, 2016, Bulgaria
The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments. With a population of 385, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons.
The unique architecture of Melnik and the nearby Rozhen Monastery (located 6 km southeast of Melnik) make it a popular tourist destination. The town is also associated with the impressive natural sand pyramids in various forms, resembling giant mushrooms, ancient towers and obelisks, spread in an area of 17 km² near Melnik, Kurlanovo and Rozhen. The town has also been famous for producing a strong wine since at least 1346. The local wine from the varietal Broad Leave Melnik Vine was reportedly a favourite of Winston Churchill's. Lately, the area of Melnik is enjoying a revival of vine growing and wine making. Several new, modern wineries have been built and operate (Villa Melnik Winery, Sintika Winery, Orbelus, etc., producing high quality wine from local and international varieties. Several others are under construction, preparing for the new 2014 harvest.
Interesting architectural landmarks include the Byzantine House, one of the oldest civilian buildings in the Balkans (built probably in the 12th or 13th century as a Bulgarian fortress), the Kordopulou's House (named after the merchant Manolis Kordopulou to whom it once belonged), which also has one of the largest wine cellars in Melnik, the Pashov House (1815), which houses the Historical Museum of Melnik and the Pasha's House, built by Ibrahim Bey, one of the richest beys in the region, during Ottoman rule. Some of the old churches in the town worth visiting are St Nicholas (built in the 13th century),
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Greyton H. Taylor Wine Museum | Path Through History | WSKG
GREYTON H. TAYLOR WINE MUSEUM | Steuben County
In the heart of winemaking country, in the Finger Lakes region, stands a unique museum dedicated to the history and beauty of an ancient enterprise.
In 1966, Walter Taylor opened Bully Hill Vineyards at Hammondsport in Steuben County. A year later, two additional buildings were opened as the Finger Lakes Wine Museum. In 1972, Taylor renamed the museum after his father, Greyton H. Taylor.
In one building, called the Cooper Shop, visitors can study a large collection of tools used in the barrel and winemaking industries. While in The Walter S. Taylor Art Gallery visitors can study over 200 pieces of artwork including many original wine label paintings.
The Greyton H. Taylor Wine Museum, a great place to learn about winemaking while you enjoy the fruits of the vine at this stop on New York's Path Through History.
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Siege: The Battle for Pleven (Russia vs Оttoman Empire)
Learn from Anton Gramatikov! The battle for Pleven was a turnpoint for the Turkish - Russian war on Bulgarian territory. Hear more about the siege of Pleven and the turnaround which general Totleben brought in.
Wine museum by touristorama
Wine museum by touristorama
Battle of Kyiv/Kiev 1943 (Reenactment) 5/15
Trip to Bulgaria
Me rambling and also some pictures from the Military Museum in Sofia Bulgaria.
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Ivan Vazov Museum House Sofia, Bulgaria
Ivan Vazov Museum House Sofia, Bulgaria
Meet the Winemakers behind Alpha Estate
Meet the winemakers behind Alpha Estate, one of Greece's premier wineries today.
Founded in 1997 by the viticulturist Makis Mavridis and chemist-oenologist Angelos Iatridis, Alpha Estate is known for their wines that are produced sustainably and taste phenomenal.
Try the Alpha Estate Axia Red today! Available at select LCBO stores in Ontario.
Brum Winery and Biscoitos Wine Museum - Biscoitos region of Terceira Azores
Visit the Brum Family Winery and the Biscoitos Wine Museum. Here is a description:
Biscoitos also boasts a small wine museum, opened in the beginning of 1990 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the wine-producing factory of Francisco Maria Brum. By bringing the ‘Verdelho’ grape to the island, the immigrant from Flanders played an important role in the revival of the viticulture industry in this area during the 19th century. The locally produced ‘Verdelho’ has never less than 14° and it is made either into a rich, 17°-aperitif or a strongly flavoured digestive liquor reaching 19°. The wine museum documents Terceira’s wine-growing history and the stages of wine production up to the storage in wooden barrels and shows an interesting display of related utensils and tools as well as photos and documents. Since 1993, the Confraria do Vinho Verdelho dos Biscoitos - a federation in favour of quality control and improvement of the locally produced wine - is also seated in this building.
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Bordeaux Wine Museum
The Cite du Vin in Bordeaux was another successful collaboration with designers Casson Mann. Our three exhibits now make up part of the permanent display enjoyed by an international audience at the museum.
Buttrio. The regional Wine Fair and the Museum of the Wine Culture
The regional Wine Fair of Buttrio is the oldest wine fair in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It takes place in the historic Villa di Toppo Florio, where we can visit also the Museum of the Wine Culture. Every year at the beginning of June the Fair offers wine and food tastings, conferences and cultural meetings, events as the Palio delle Botti (the Barrels race) consists in pushing barrels of 500 liters through the narrow streets of the city! and
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KOTEL BULGARIA & Котел България
The town of Kotel (population 7270 inhabitants) is situated in a picturesque small valley in the eastern part of the Balkan Range, 527 m above the sea level. It is 328 km east of Sofia, 49km northeast of Sliven.
Kotel is not only a place with majestic nature, fresh air, and pure mountain water, but also an important cultural and historical center. It is called the Stronghold of Bulgarian spirit, Cradle of the Bulgarian Renaissance. The town is a native place of a number of eminent National Revival figures: Georgi Sava Rakovski (one of the main ideologist of the movement for national liberation), the Renaissance men of letters Neophyte Bozvelli, dr. Petar Beron, Sofroni Vrachanski, the socially active men Gavril Krastevich, Aleko Bogoridi, Stefan Bogoridy and many others.
Kotel is a town with beautiful architectonic models from the late Revival and one of the most important centers of weaving art. Its rich history, Renaissance architecture, and marvelous vicinity make this picturesque Balkan town a desired place for national and international tourism.
HISTORY
A Turkish register of 1486 contains the earliest information about the town known then as Kazan Panaru. At the beginning of the Ottoman rule Kotel was inhabited by the so called dervendgis (they used to guard the passes in the Balkan) and dgelepis (traders of cattle, sheep). Long term contracts for cloth deliveries to the Ottoman army had provided relative independence of the town. That, as well as the economic growth in 18 – 19 century, contracts for trade, the Orthodox passion of the inhabitants of Kotel contributed to the transformation of the town into a centre of Bulgarian culture and education, of the struggle for church independence and national freedom.
In 1812 the first Bulgarian secular elite school was open there.
After the liberation in 1894 Kotel suffered devastating fire that devoured 4/5ths of the town. Only the suburb called Galata survived and today it renders an approximate idea of what the old town looked like.
LANDMARKS
The town of Kotel has been declared an architectural and historical reserve. There have been preserved over 110 Renaissance houses.
There is a museum exposition of brilliant fabrics – symbol of the ancient craft of carpet weaving in the Galatan School.
The house of Kyorpev's is an ethnographic museum.
The Museum of Renaissance illustrates the life of more than 200 national heroes from the region.
The Museum of Nature and Science shows the natural variety of the area.
The “St. Trinity” and “St. St. Apostles Peter and Paul” church preserve beautiful woodcarvings.
There is high musical folk school Filip Kutev in Kotel.
SURROUNDING AREAS
The village of Zheravna is 14 km south of Kotel. Every building in the village is an unique monument of culture.
The village of Medven is 12 km southeast of Kotel. There are more than 120 cultural monuments dating back to the renaissance epoch. The village of Katunishte is 15 km southeast of the town. 80 buildings there have been declared cultural monuments. The town of Gradetz is situated 17 km southeast of Kotel. It is rich in architectural monuments. Some 7 km away is the antique dividing wall at Zhelezni Vrati.
There are more than 30 caves that have already been investigated in the region of Kotel. Most interesting are: Ledenika, Dryanovska, Kurvavata lokva, Rakovski.
More than an exhibition: Macao’s wine and Grand Prix museums
This episode of Travelogue explores the best of contemporary Macau. In this segment presenter Greta Georges samples some of the many European wines on offer at Macau's wine museum, investigates the city's legendary Grand Prix history and is serenaded by a love-struck Venetian Gondolier.
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The history of wine is like a history of the world. The divine drink of the Thracians and their god Dionysus has been worshiped ever since antiquity. In contemporary Bulgaria, wine is a source of national pride, and with good reason. The ninth film in the series “This is Bulgaria” takes you down “The Wine Road”, introducing traditional Bulgarian sorts and experienced vintners who have won international recognition. It is a story about the art of making good wine, the unique local features of the Bulgarian soil, and the taste, characteristics and style of Bulgaria’s best wine regions. -
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Русско-турецкая война / Russo-Turkish War - 1877–1878 г.
Русско-турецкая война
1877–1878 г.
Рионский отряд на Кавказском фронте.
The Russo-Turkish War
1877–1878
Rionsky detachment on the Caucasian front
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Suvorov March
The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire and composed of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro. Fought in the Balkans and in the Caucasus, it originated in emerging 19th-century Balkan nationalism. Additional factors combined Russian goals of recovering territorial losses endured during the Crimean War, re-establishing itself in the Black Sea and supporting the political movement attempting to free Balkan nations from the Ottoman Empire.
Russia and Romania destroyed all vessels along the Danube and mined the river, thus ensuring that Russian forces could cross the Danube at any point without resistance from the Ottoman navy. The Ottoman command did not appreciate the significance of the Russians' actions. In June, a small Russian unit crossed the Danube close to the delta, at Galați, and marched towards Ruschuk (today Ruse)....
The Russian-led coalition won the war. As a result, Russia succeeded in claiming several provinces in the Caucasus, namely Kars and Batum, and also annexed the Budjak region. The principalities of Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, each of whom had de facto sovereignty for some time, formally proclaimed independence from the Ottoman Empire.
This is the first of a planned series of videos covering the War from the point of view of Russia.....