Rila Mountain is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria. The highest peak is Musala, standing at 2,925 m. The mountain includes Rila National Park. Rila is known forwell developed system of ski tracks, rare wildlife species, The Seven Rila Lakes and famous Rila Monastery.
Borovets is a famous Bulgarian ski resort situated in Rila Mountain, at an altitude of 1350 m. It is 73 km from Sofia. Borovets offer 58 km of marked pistes and many hotels. The skiers have the opportunity to ski next to their hotels. Borovets is also a popular tourist place in summer.
Vitosha mountain is situated in South-west Bulgaria, next to Sofia. The highest peak isCherni Vrah, standing at 2290m. There exist excellent opportunitiesfor skiing, hiking, climbing and other sports activities. The mountain includes VitoshaNational Park. Vitosha is rich in water resources.
Rhodope Mountains is situated in Southern Bulgaria. The mountain have plenty of water resources,including many mineral water springs. The Rhodopes is known forancient thracian sites, the rock phenomenon Wonderful Bridges and the popular tourist centres: Pamporovo, Devin, Velingrad and Kovachevitsa.
Pamporovo is a famous bulgarian ski resort. It is 260 km from Sofia. Pamporovo is mainly visited during the winter for skiing. It is also a popular tourist place in summer. Pamporovo offer a lot ofexcellent hotels and restaurants. The resort has 25 km of ski-runs and 38 km of cross-country skiing tracks.
Pirin Mountain is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria. The highest peak is Vihren, standing at 2,914 m. The mountain includes Pirin National Park. Pirin is known forBansko resort, The town of Melnik, The Rozhen Monastery, glacial lakes, hot mineral springs, the rich flora and fauna.
Famous spa resort of Hissar is situated 167 km east of Sofia, close to the Valley of Roses. Very mild climate and over twenty different mineral springs, make it a favorite place for many tourists. Roman ruins are still visible everywhere, as well as the best preserved Roman fortress in Bulgaria.
Ledenika cave is situatedin Vrachanski Balkan nature park, 16km away from the town of Vratsa. The cave is 300m in length. There are many halls with wonderfulstalactites, stalagmites, stalactones, and waterfalls. In the first chamber the temperature varies between -7° C (in winter) and 15° C (in summer).
Lovech is a town in North-central Bulgaria with a population of about 50,000. There are many parks and places to rest. Lovech is known for The Covered Bridge built by Master Kolyo Ficheto, The baroque buildings in the town's central parts and The Varosha architectural and historical reserve.
Troyan is a town in Central Bulgaria with population of about 30,000. The town is situated at the foot of the Stara Planina Mountain. The River of Beli Osam passes through the town. Troyan is famous for its traditional pottery and the Troyan Monastery. The Monastery is a popular tourist destination.
The Village of Kovachevica is located in Southwest part of the Rhodope Mountains. The village is historical and architectural reserve and one of the most beautiful bulgarian tourist destinations. It has many natural beauties and unique renaissance houses with stone-slab roofs.
The Monument “Founders of the Bulgarian State” is situated on a plateau above the Town of Shumen. It was opened in 1981 to celebrate 1300 years of Bulgaria. The monument represents the history of the First Bulgarian State. The complex is built of concrete and could be seen from 30 km away.
Melnik is situated in Pirin Mountain, 180km away from Sofia. It is the smallest town in Bulgaria. The town is an cultural and architectural reserve and a popular tourist destination. Melnik is famous with its unique natural landmarks, typical Bulgarian revival architecture and heavy wines.
Perperikon is an ancient Thracian city. It is situated on a rocky peak in the Eastern Rhodopes. According to archaeological evidence, human activity in the area dates back to 5000 B.C.There is an archaeological complex which contains a large megalithic sanctuary, a sacred city and fortress.
Kaliakria is located 55 km north of Varna (the largest city on the BulgarianBlack SeaCoast). The old fishing town of Balchik and the town of Kavarna are nearby. The resort is south-facing and is situated in the heart of the so called Bulgarian Golf Riviera and is boasting probably the best views in the area.
Area: 110,993.6 sq km Population: 7,973, 673 Capital city: Sofia Official language: Bulgarian Alphabet: Cyrillic Religion: There is freedom of religious confessions. Traditional religion in the Republic of Bulgaria is Eastern Orthodox Christianity National holiday: March 3, the day of the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman domination Monetary unit: Bulgarian Lev Administrative division: 28 regions, named after their respective regional centres State system: a parliamentary republic with a one-chamber parliament (National Assembly). The head of state of the republic is the President. The Council of Mini [ ... ]
Bulgaria has a unique geographical position. It is situated in the remote southeast corner of Europe - the Balkan Peninsula. The territory of the country is comparatively small - only 111.000 sq km yet it is the crossing point of three bio-geographical regions. These are the Middle European forest, the Eurasia steppe and the Mediterranean lands. The geographical position of the country, as well as the great variety of relief and landscapes - vast lowlands and steppes, rivers and lakes, valleys and woods, hills and mountains, descending to the waters of the Black Sea - is a guarantee for multifarious flora and fauna. Here you can enjoy all the seas [ ... ]
The Bulgarian lands have rich and most diverse cultural heritage. Inhabited since prehistoric times, they keep lasting traces from different ages with rich traditions. Their location on a crossroads explains the intertwining, mixing, the mutual influences of the culture, mores, and religions of tribes and peoples, having lived and crisscrossed the region. Getting in touch with the thousands of cultural messages, bequeathed to us by those living before us is very exciting indeed. Invaluable is the cultural and historical heritage of ancient Thracians, Greeks, Romans, of generations of Bulgarians leaving through their achievements intriguing and use [ ... ]
