Remains of Bulgarian Ruler Displayed in Sofia

Society | April 14, 2005, Thursday // 00:00
Remains of Bulgarian Ruler Displayed in Sofia The remains of Bulgarian Tsar Kaloyan (1197-1207) were placed at public display in Sofia, to stay at the National Art Gallery till April 20. He is the only Bulgarian ruler recognised as King by the Catholic Church. Photo by Kameliya Atanasova (SNA)

A unique exposition was opened Thursday in the National Art Gallery displaying the skeleton of Bulgarian Tsar Kaloyan (1197-1207).

Until April 20 visitors will be able to see also the famous ring of Tsar Kaloyan, an anthropological restoration of his bust and original objects from that time.

The findings are exhibited for the first time outside the city of Veliko Tarnovo.

On April 14 Bulgaria marks 800 years since Tsar Kaloyan won a tremendous victory over Latin Emperor Baldwin I in 1204 near Adrianopol. The emperor himself was captured and taken to the capital Turnovo.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

Society » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria