September 4, 2011
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Arbanasi – a picturesque village in Bulgaria Updated: September 4, 2020 | By Claire | More Bulgaria boasts many large cities to entertain and excite visitors but what about those who prefer something a bit more unpolished? Arbanasi is a picturesque settlement located in north central Bulgaria. It’s a popular tourist destination because of its […]
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June 17, 2011
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The town of Tsarevo – one of the sunniest places in Bulgaria Updated: December 21, 2020 | By Claire | More Tsarevo (formerly known as Vasiliko or Mičurin) is a town and a spa resort in the southeastern part of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. It is located approx. 70 km from Bourgas and 17 km […]
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Categories: Bulgaria, Nature
May 17, 2011
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Srebarna Nature Reserve – home to hundreds of species of birds | Bulgaria Updated: May 17, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Srebarna is important freshwater lake and Bulgarian Nature Reserve listed on the UNESCO Heritage List since 1983. It is located in north-eastern part of Bulgaria, near the village Srebarna. It is home […]
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May 2, 2011
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Dupnitsa – The Green and Shady Town in Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Dupnitsa is a town in western Bulgaria. It is located in Kyustendil Province, at the foot of the Rila mountains. Currently Dupnitsa has more than 40 000 inhabitants. The first mention of Dupnitsa is from […]
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Categories: Bulgaria, Sights, Wellness, Relax & Sports
March 22, 2011
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Top sights to see in Sofia | Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Sofia is a beautiful metro city in Bulgaria. If you visit Sofia, you find this beautiful city lying at the foot of Vitosha, which is a beautiful mountain in Bulgaria. This capital city of Bulgaria has an excellent […]
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January 12, 2011
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Pirin National Park in one of the highest mountains in Europe | Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Pirin National Park is a part of one of the highest mountains in Europe – Pirin Mountains located in southwestern Bulgaria. The highest mountain peak is Pirin Vichren (2914). The big area of […]
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November 15, 2010
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Rupite – extinct volcano in Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Near the town of Rupite, in southern Bulgaria, there is an extinct volcano crater. In the area, there are several thermal springs that form lakes, in which tourists swim. It was right here where a famous clairvoyant Baba Vanga […]
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November 1, 2010
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Veliko Tărnovo – historical symbol of Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More If you are planning your trip to Bulgaria, you shouldn’t miss historic symbol of Bulgaria – medieval town Veliko Tărnovo. The town is located on the Yantra River and is known as the historical capital of the Second […]
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October 17, 2010
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Nesebar – one of the oldest ancient centers in Europe | Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Nesebar – Pearl of the Black Sea – is the ancient town and a major seaside resort on the coast of the Black Sea in Bulgaria. You can get to Nesebar by bus […]
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September 20, 2010
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The Rila monastery – the most popular tourist site among all monasteries in Bulgaria Updated: May 15, 2020 | By Claire | More Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is located in the heart of Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital city Sofia in the […]
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