Bulgaria is a European country with a rich cultural heritage, warm sea, sandy beaches and picturesque mountain peaks. The mild climate makes it pleasant to rest here almost at any time of the year. And even if in winter sandy beaches are not so attractive, ski resorts are able to give a good rest, both for lovers of active pastime and connoisseurs of natural beauty. Increasingly, our compatriots associate Bulgaria with inexpensive, but high-quality rest.
We should also tell you about the Bulgarian cuisine. Traditional recipes for cooking here have their own unique national flavor. The presence of a large number of vegetables, aromatic spices and seasonings, fruits and cereals - without all this, it is impossible to imagine traditional Bulgarian cuisine. In addition to sweet desserts, sheep cheese with a glass of red wine is served here.
There are many small private wineries in Bulgaria. Today there is even such a thing as wine tourism. Depending on the region you choose, you will be able to taste a particular variety of wine. For example, on the coast there are good conditions for growing white grapes, and in the south of Bulgaria the Mavrud variety takes root better. The developed infrastructure, high level of service, the presence of a large number of architectural monuments attract more and more tourists to this country every year. Most vacationers want to combine business with pleasure: boat trips and swimming in the sea with visiting interesting places. Bulgaria is just an ideal option in this regard.
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What to see in Bulgaria?
The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a short description.
Seven Rila Lakes
Rila lakes are located in the northwestern part of the mountain range of the same name. You can get to them by lift. The walking tour will take you much longer. When you reach the end point of your journey, an unforgettable beauty picture opens up in front of you: glacial lakes with crystal clear water against the backdrop of mountain peaks directed into the sky.
Fortress and rocks of Belogradchik
Both people and nature have worked on this piece of land. The first defensive fortifications began to be built here in the days of the Roman Empire. The nature here has created, perhaps, the most unusual mountain range. Over time, the bizarre shape of the rocks received their own names and became overgrown with legends.
Rozhen monastery
This monastery is located at the foot of the Pyrian mountains. Stained-glass windows and frescoes, old iconostases and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary have survived to this day, and delight the eyes of both believers and tourists alike. The architectural design of the monastery lacks pretentiousness and pomp. The entire monastery complex bewitches with the simplicity of lines and the elegance of the architectural composition.
Thracian tomb in Kazanlak
Funeral decorations and other details of the burial have not survived to this day. But the frescoes, amazing in their beauty, have survived. Their value is simply enormous, because they date back to the 4th century BC. The Thracian tomb is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, so an exact copy was created for tourists.
Rotunda of St. George, Sofia
This early Christian church has a very unusual history. From the 16th to the 19th century, during the Turkish rule, it was converted into a mosque, and only at the end of the 19th century, the Rotunda of St. George again became a Christian temple. They even managed to restore the frescoes on the walls and dome of the building. Today, services are held here, as before, and there is also a museum.
Shiroka-Lyka village
Beautiful two-storey houses with bay windows and wooden staircases, streets lined with cobblestones, graceful bridges with wooden railings - all this resembles a scenery for an old film. Here they are sensitive to their customs and folklore. The village is located on the territory of an architectural reserve. There is also an ethnographic museum and many other places associated with the Bulgarian Renaissance.
Valley of Roses
Millions of roses. Every woman dreams, if not to receive as a gift, then at least to see such a sea of flowers at once. If you visit the valley near the Tundzha River, you will have the opportunity to enjoy this unforgettable sight, and the exquisite scent of a thousand flowers will turn your head. You will definitely want to come back here more than once.
Mountain range Vitosha
The mountain slope, covered with coniferous forests, is an ideal place for hiking in summer, autumn and spring. With the arrival of winter, Vitosha is covered with snow and becomes a place of pilgrimage for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts. Ski resorts, affordable prices and good service attract quite a large number of tourists here.
Fortress Tsarevets
No wonder this fortress was the residence of the Bulgarian kings. The entire architectural ensemble of this building literally "screams" about wealth and greatness. In addition, this place is literally covered with many legends and fairy tales. You should definitely see it with your own eyes. No photographs are able to convey the globality and monumentality of this architectural monument.
Fortress Baba Vida
The fortress museum Baba Vida stands on the banks of the Danube. Many events in the history of Bulgaria are closely related to this architectural monument. Today, special theatrical performances are arranged for tourists and vacationers on the territory of the fortress. Before your eyes, the distant past will come to life, you will get to know the life and culture of this country in more detail, and just get aesthetic pleasure from the performance you watched.
Ruins of ancient Pliska
A historical and archaeological reserve has been created on the territory of the ancient settlement of Pliska. In the distant past, the capital of Danube Bulgaria was located here. To date, some of the buildings have been successfully reconstructed. The best preserved remains of an ancient palace that belonged to Khan Omurtag.
Summer residence of Queen Mary "Quiet Nest"
The residence of Queen Mary was built especially for this crowned person. The architecture of the palace ensemble successfully combines elements of European and Arab styles. Its terrace offers a beautiful view of the azure expanse of the sea, mountain ranges and the botanical garden.
Boyana Church
Boyanka Church was not in vain included in the UNESCO list of cultural heritage. On its walls, a unique medieval painting dating back to 1259 has been preserved. The images of the saints are striking in their realism and elaboration of details. The artistic and historical value of these mural paintings can hardly be overestimated.
Sozopol old town
This ancient town, in addition to the beauties of nature, pleases the eye with its many architectural monuments and ancient temples. The historical center of Sozopol has been declared an architectural reserve. The modern part of the city has a well-developed infrastructure, there are many hotels, cafes and restaurants.
Temple-monument of Alexander Nevsky
The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky is the second largest Orthodox church in Bulgaria. Its wall paintings include 273 hand-painted frescoes. In the decoration of the church, you can see unique Orthodox icons made by famous Russian masters.
Old Nessebar
This city has something to surprise both experienced travelers and beginners. Many architectural monuments here date back to the period of prosperity of the Byzantine Empire.The list of the most famous and visited places of Old Nessebar includes the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Church of St. Stephen. The favorable geographical location attracts crowds of tourists here.
Rila Monastery
It is difficult to convey in words all the beauty and grandeur of this monastery complex. Carved iconostases, murals by famous artists of that time, ancient icons and unique architecture make this monastery a pearl of world architecture. This monastery is still operating today, occupying an area with a total area of about 8800 sq. M.
Melnik Museum City
And this city has everything that Bulgaria can boast of: the sea, beaches, wine of its own production, countless architectural monuments, temples and museums. Many famous artists, writers and cultural figures of the Renaissance of Bulgaria lived and worked in Melnik.
Perperikon
Most accurately, this archaeological complex of the Middle Ages can be described with one word "monumentality". According to legend, this is where Orpheus's tomb is. There was also a temple dedicated to the god Dionysius. Perperikon is an ancient city. He still keeps many secrets and secrets from prying eyes.
Jumaya Mosque in Plovdiv
The Jumaya Mosque is admired by all tourists, regardless of religion. First of all, attention is drawn to the decoration of the external facade and internal walls of the building. The decorations on the external facade are not very noticeable, but inside the mosque it is elegant, and the painting stylized with floral ornaments makes an unforgettable impression.
