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ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION OF THE BULGARIAN GEODIVERSITY

In support of the UNESCO International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme and the conservation of Bulgaria's geological diversity

Preserving Bulgaria's geodiversity through geoscientific research and developing prospective territories for the creation of national geoparks.

Association for Preservation of Bulgarian Geodiversity by Numbers

6

Geoparks in Development

Territories of international significance

350+

Geotopes in Register

In process of updating

12

Active Members

Geoconservation experts

25+

Years of History

Since 1998

Team and Active Members

Experts in geology, geoconservation and sustainable tourism

DS

Dimitar Slavchev

Sinnyovski

RN

Radoslav Alexandrov

Nakov

DV

Dian Angelov

Vangelov

IB

Ilia Traykov

Bogdanov

RS

Rumen Vladimirov

Stoilov

IK

Ivaylo Tsankovв

Krumov

IH

Ivanka Stoyanova

Hristova-Vukova

AK

Alexandra

Svetoslavova Kotseva

DS

Dimitar Georgiev

Sachkov

KK

Krasimira Nikolaeva

Koleva

VZ

Venelin Zhelev

Zhelev

NB

Nikolai Vassilev

Boyadzhiev

Bulgarian Geological Heritage

Explore the richness of Bulgarian geodiversity - from major geoparks to remarkable geotopes

Bulgarian Geoparks

Territories of international significance

Geoparks are territories with remarkable geological heritage, managed according to UNESCO principles for conservation, education and sustainable development.

Iskar Canyon Geopark
Rila Geopark
East Balkan Geopark
Pomorie Geopark
Belogradchik Rocks Geopark
Pobiti Kamani Geopark
6 geoparks in development
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Bulgarian Geotopes

Individual geological phenomena

Geotopes are specific geological sites of scientific, educational and cultural value - rock formations, fossils, minerals and landscape landmarks.

In Process of Description

The Cadastre of Bulgarian Geological Phenomena is being updated. Soon we will present a complete list of geotopes from across the country.

EXAMPLES OF BULGARIAN GEOTOPES:

Lakatnik Rocks Seven Rila Lakes "Prikazna" Cave Pomorie Lake Belogradchik Fortress "Beloslav" Quarry