A brief overview of some of the more significant moments in Bulgarian-Italian political and cultural relation

Velev, Ventzislav. A brief overviеw of some of the more significant moments in Bulgarian-Italian political and cultural relation. – In. Modern dimensions in the European educational and research area. Vol. 12 - Proceedings with Papers of the Eighteenth International Traveling Seminar of ULSIT “Modern Dimensions in the European Educational and Research Area. Bulgarian-Sicilian Cultural Communication” - 2nd – 7th June 2024. University of Messina - Sicily, Italy. Academic Publisher “Za bukvite – O pismeneh”. Sofia, 2024, pp. 27-32. ISSN 2367-7988 Bulgarian-Italian relations date back to the period of antiquity, passed through the Middle Ages, and reached the new and most recent times. During all these years, several contacts were built, which were reflected in political, cultural, and public life. This article provides a brief overview of some of the more significant moments in the bilateral relationship. Examples are indicated that had an impact on the development of contacts. Emphasis is placed on diplomatic relations, as well as cultural ties between Bulgarians and Italians from the end of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century.