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"Ivan Vazov" National Theater is the most significant and representative Bulgarian theater institution. The building of the National Theater "Ivan Vazov" is a neo-baroque building built in 1907. Designed by Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer. One of the most beautiful and influenced by European modern trends building in the Bulgarian capital. At the present moment, conservation and restoration works have been completed on the gilding of the theater. 3,500 units were used. gold leaves (varak), after restoration and cleaning of broken plaster ornaments, cleaning of profiles and ornaments from contamination, dust, etc., gilding with varak and slag metal on plaster ornaments and wood.

The second type of conservation-restoration works that have been carried out at the moment is the tinting of the walls and ceilings. The choice of color was coordinated with specialists from NINK, and the paint is special for internal conservation and restoration works. The colors are reproductions of the original colors and are made in the Netherlands from computer-generated color from laboratory-processed samples. In 2017, in honor of the 110th anniversary of the construction of the building of the "Ivan Vazov" National Theater, a photo exhibition was organized, through which the audience is transported to the distant year 1907 to the present day, and how it has developed over the years, what restoration and conservation activities have been carried out to make the building shine to this day. Archive photographs and photographs recall some significant moments from the creation of the National Theater, from its reconstruction in 1976, from the restoration in the period 2004-2006, when the central and southern part of the building, the hall and the lobby of the Grand Stage were renovated and preserved , the gilding of the interior was also renewed.

The building of the National Theater "Ivan Vazov", its facade, interior, make it one of the most emblematic buildings in the capital Sofia and in Bulgaria. This is one of the main results that will be achieved by the project, presentation of the rich cultural theatrical heritage of the Ivan Vazov National Theater in a revitalized and renovated space, as well as restoration of exterior elements in order to attract audiences to the cultural monument of national importance with an emblematic building recognizable by every Bulgarian with the constant expert support and assistance of the partner - the University for Green Development, Norway.

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The project partner, The University College for Green Development, Brune, Norway, also has experience in implementing similar projects. Three projects in Slovakia financed with funds from the EEA FM - "NITRA" - restoration of the first "modernist" house in Slovakia, Restoration of the castle "Lanže" and the project "Mansion of the Dragon" - Bechkov, the role of the partner is to attract and "involvement" of the community in the project activities. The projects are in the implementation period (2021-2023).

Voderadi project, Slovakia, again financed by the EEA FM. Restoration of the Voderadi estate with community participation and its use as an asset for social entrepreneurship. The project was approved in 2020 and is in the implementation period.

Lisbark-Warminski project, Poland. Restoration of the bishop's palace. The project is financed with funds from the EEA. Engagement of the public with participation in the process of restoration of the castle and its subsequent use. The project was approved and completed in 2020.

The partner University College for Green Development (The University College for Green Development), Norway has a lot of experience in the field of project implementation in the field of restoration of cultural sites and involving the community in its implementation, attracting representatives of the target groups and achieving the results embedded in the projects.

The University College for Green Development, Norway is a partner with proven experience and knowledge in the implementation of projects financed by the EEA FM.