If there’s one thing Bulgaria is known for, it’s stunning monasteries. With over 150 ‘working’ Orthodox Christian monasteries strewn across the country, you’ll have to pick and choose which ones to include in your itinerary. So, to assist you to choose, I’ve compiled a list of what I believe are the best in Bulgaria. Each […]
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While travelling alone, there are two methods to truly appreciate Bulgaria. The first is to visit the major tourist destinations (Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, the Black Sea coast in the summer, and Bansko and Borovets in the winter), where you will find a large number of other tourists and residents with whom to socialise. The second
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Martenitsa (Bulgarian red and white bracelet) is a little decoration made of white and red yarn that is worn from March 1 till the first blossoming tree or stork appears. As a result of this tradition, the 1st of March has become one of the most Bulgarian traditions ever. Every year on March 1st, the
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Kovachevitsa village Kovachevitsa was founded towards the end of the seventeenth century. The first school was built in 1830, and the church of St. Nikolas was built in 1848, making Kovachevitza the regional cultural centre. Since the village’s inception, the buildings’ charming architectural style has remained unchanged. Stone and wood are the sole building materials used. The wonderful architectural
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About the Country Formally called the Republic of Bulgaria or the Bulgarian Republic, Bulgaria is a beautiful mountainous country depending on Balkan Peninsula in Southern Europe surrounding the Black Sea to the east, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, Romania to the north, Greece and Turkey to the south. Bulgaria also surrounds
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For those of you who have actually never ever heard of Varna, It is the third-largest city in Bulgaria, it’s really known as a port city. The whole coastline on the east side of Bulgaria has some incredible beaches as well, but Varna is kind of the epicentre of that. It’s the place that people
As one of the earliest cities in Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo is steeped in five thousand years of history. This tiny, attractive city is residence to one of Europe’s grandest middle ages monoliths, the Tsaravets Citadel.If you have never been to Bulgaria before, this is certainly among the country’s must-see locations. What Veliko Tarnovo does not
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Bulgaria is an excellent skiing destination. Its most notable feature is its beautiful sunny weather and spectacular mountain peaks. In comparison to prominent luxury locations in the Alps, it’s also one of the most economical places to ski. Skiers in brightly coloured coats stagger down the sidewalk, weighed down by boots and skis, overtaken by a horse and
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Plovdiv is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The prehistoric ruins on Nebet Tepe (one of the seven hills of Plovdiv) are one of Plovdiv’s wonders. Nebet Tepe has the earliest traces of civilized life dating back to the Neolithic era in 6000 BC. This makes Plovdiv around 8,000 years old! During the Iron
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Welcome to Sofia Bulgaria’s pleasingly laid-back capital city is frequently ignored by tourist making a beeline for the coast in the late spring or the ski resorts in the winter, yet they’re missing something special. Sofia is a cutting edge, young city, with a dispersing of domed places of worship, Ottoman mosques and Socialist landmarks