International Conference
of Quantum,
Nonlinear and Nanophotonics’2019
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SOCIAL
PROGRAMME • Guided walking tour of the historical
center of Sofia (02.09.2019, in the late afternoon); • Welcome cocktail at a privatized venue
called “Triangular tower of Serdica” in the heart of the city
(02.09.2019, in the evening; https://www.sofiahistorymuseum.bg/en/chain-offices/triangle-tower-of-serdica); • Conference dinner at restaurant “Pri
Orlite” with magnificent view over Sofia (03.09.2019, in the evening; http://www.priorlite.com/en ); • Daily trip to Rila Monastery (05.09.2019; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rila_Monastery
) including transportation and English-speaking guide. Approx.
6h, 1.5h drive in each direction.
It can be briefly described as a combination of
monumental architecture and rich history. It was founded in the X century by
Ivan Rilski and used to be the primary spiritual and cultural center of
Bulgaria and the whole Orthodox enclave. The library contains 16000 volumes
including 134 manuscripts from 15th to 19th century, numerous incunabula and
documents. The monastery's unquestionable authority influenced the Turkish
sultans who confirmed the rights granted by the Bulgarian kings by special
firmans. Retaining the names of the donors and the exact date of donation,
they represent an original chronicle of the national consciousness, of those
pure patriotic feelings and hopes which were inspired throughout centuries in
every Bulgarian by the Rila Monastery - the country's largest spiritual and
cultural temple. The Monastery is declared a UNESCO site. |
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