Dupnitsa is known as The Green and Shady Town of Bulgaria, a pleasant foothill settlement at the base of the Rila Mountains, blessed with shady tree-lined streets, a strategic location between Sofia and the Rila Monastery, and a relaxed, unpretentious charm that makes it an excellent base for exploring some of Bulgaria’s greatest natural and […]
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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 historical background. It is one of the oldest […]
Rupite is one of Bulgaria’s most enigmatic destinations, an extinct volcano crater in the shadow of the Kozhuh Mountain, where steaming mineral springs, otherworldly rock formations, and the spiritual legacy of the controversial mystic Baba Vanga converge into a landscape unlike anywhere else in Europe. Located near the Greek and North Macedonian borders, Rupite combines […]
Rila Monastery is Bulgaria’s most sacred and visually spectacular site, a UNESCO World heritage monastery hidden in the deep forests of the Rila Mountains, whose striped black-and-white arcades, golden domes, and vivid frescoes form the spiritual and architectural crown jewel of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Founded in the 10th century by the hermit Saint John […]
Sofia is one of Europe’s most underrated capitals, a city where 7,000 years of history are layered into a compact, walkable centre of Roman ruins, Ottoman mosques, Orthodox cathedrals, and Soviet-era monuments, all set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Vitosha. Bulgaria’s administrative, cultural, and economic heart, Sofia offers visitors an extraordinary value city break: […]
Bulgaria is the country of roses, the Rose Valley south of the Balkan Mountains produces over 70% of the world’s rose oil, an industry that has defined the region’s economy and culture for over 300 years and is celebrated each June with the Rose Festival in Kazanlak, one of the most colourful and joyful festivals […]
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