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!

Opening of Exhibition by Dechko Uzunov On display until 20th November

More About Dechko Uzunov: The year 2011 makes 112 years since the birth of Dechko Uzunov, the academic who left behind a whole generation of artists influenced by his free, independent spirit and legendary talent. He was a professor, an academic, Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts, Director of the National Art Gallery, Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, an honorary member... Read more

Members Only

Dechko Uzunov Exhibition Private Preview This is a private preview for all the members, donors, partners and patrons of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London, of the exhibition by the famous Bulgarian artist Dechko Uzunov, before it goes on display to the public on the 1st November. There will be tea, coffee and other light refreshments available, as well as some traditional Bulgarian... Read more

Film Screening

Film Screening The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner 19:30, Sofia Gallery Please note that there will be no special guest or discussion at this screening.

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