The annual Wonders of Bulgaria Cultural Heritage Awards were presented for the 16th time at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Monday. The event is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society, the Bulgarian representative of Europa Nostra, a European organization dedicated to protecting cultural heritage. The initiative is held under the patronage of the head of State.
The Guardian of Traditions award went to Razlog Mayor Krasimir Gerchev, Etropole Deputy Mayor Ivaylo Georgiev and Tsarevo Deputy Mayor Tanya Yaneva.
The Attraction of 2026 award was presented to the Valley of the Thracian Kings archaeological complex, the City of Birds, the Cross-shaped Barracks, the Trigrad Gorge and the Madara Rider.
In the Guardian of Memory category, the award went to Prof. Dr Nikolay Doynov, Chair of the Union of Community Cultural Centres.
The Innovation award went to the Aprilov-Palauzov Regional Library in Gabrovo, headed by director Savina Tsoneva.
Lyubomir Mechev and Hristina Jensen were honoured in the Guardian of Spiritual Wonders category.
The Brand category recognized Brand Stara Zagora, Brand Pazardzhik, Brand Samokov and Brand Gotse Delchev.
In the Wonder of the Year 2026 category, the awards went to Associate Professor Krasimira Kostova, Professor Nikolay Ovcharov and Associate Professor Stoyan Ivanov.
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