Sunday, January 31, 2010

Treasure Hunt Contest, Clues n°4

Here are the last clues... 
Do not forget your map of Europe!

Bulgaria
THE MYSTERY TOWN
You start from Sofia and travel to the north-east of Bulgaria. On your way you pass through the town of Veliko Turnovo. It is the second Bulgarian capital. The books written in the Turnovo literary school put the foundations of the contemporary Slavic literary language. The Old-Bulgarian book is hand-written and extremely precious with its miniatures (with multi-coloured compositions), the Tetraevangelia of Ivan Alexander known as the Gospel of London which still decorates the British National Museum as well as the chronicle of  Manasii –kept in the Vatican.
Then you should pass through the town of Shoumen. The mystery town is located at about 20 km., south-east of the town of Shoumen.
The mystery town became the first Bulgarian capital during the reign of King Simeon. The first literary school was established at this place. The importance of its activity marked the beginning of the Golden Age in the cultural history of Bulgaria. Some of the most famous writers and teachers that worked there are Naum Preslavski, Chernorizets Hrabar and Joan Ekzarh. 

Belgium 
The popular detective series “Aspe” was filmed in this city. In the series, the charming police inspector Pieter Van In solves crimes and murders.
The successful series was based on the books of Pieter Aspe, who was born on 3rd April 1953 in this particular city.

Czech Republic
He had two wives. The first, Olga Šplíchalová died in 1996 and the second, Dagmar Veškrnová is czech actress.
When he was politician, he lived in castle in city, which is called “Town of hundred towers”.

Poland
The masterpiece which the poet is best renowned for is Treny (Laments). He wrote a series of elegies upon the death of his beloved little daughter.

Norway
This author received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920.   
68° 5′ 2″ N, 15° 38′ 18″ E.
Good luck!

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