Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Gold treasure, Sboryanovo

The ancient Thracian gold treasure

The famous sea side resort - Sunny beach

The Bulgarian rose

The Alexander Nevsky cathedral, Sofia

Traditional Bulgarian Kukeri show

Nessebar, the sea side resort named 'the pearl of the Black Sea'

The Magura cave

The Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery

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The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London aims to promote, support and develop cultural relations between Bulgaria and the UK through various means:

  • Introduce Bulgarian culture to the UK’s international audience through exhibitions, performances, concerts, film screenings, theatrical productions, recitals, literary evenings, discussions and other events.

  • Organise a multitude of interesting courses and seminars, as well as Bulgarian traditions and crafts evenings and workshops.

  • Collaborate with, support and partner with other similar institutions, Anglo-Bulgarian associations and other cultural representatives.

  • Offer a library and reading room with a wide selection of Bulgarian and foreign literature, albums, films, dictionaries, guides and other materials.

  • Provide tourist information and materials for all those who wish to visit Bulgaria and experience its exquisite cultural monuments first-hand.

  • If these aims correspond with your interests and you would like to find out more, come and visit the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London today!

A Conversation with Three Bulgarian Intellectuals Who Inspire and Unite Through Culture and Art

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On the Eve of the Day of the Bulgarian Enlighteners – one of Bulgaria’s most cherished national holidays – the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is delighted to invite you to a special discussion and conversation with three remarkable contemporary Bulgarian artists and intellectuals whose work has brought Bulgarian culture and... Read more

An evening with Georgi Gospodinov and Angela Rodel at London Review Bookshop 

World-famous writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel in conversation with English writer and critic Chris Power about Georgi Gospodinov's latest novel "Death and the gardener".

Where: London Review Bookshop, 14 Bury Pl London WC1A 2JL

When: 15/10/2025, Wednesday, 19:00

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An evening with Georgi Gospodinov and Angela Rodel at Blackwell’s Bookshop, Oxford

World-famous writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel in conversation with English writer and publisher Sarah Franklin about Georgi Gospodinov's latest novel "Death and the gardener".

Where: Blackwell's Bookshop

48-51 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BQ

When: 14/10/2025, Tuesday, 17:30

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