Bulgaria
A picturesque country of Bulgaria has existed on the map of Europe for more than 13-ty centuries. And all this time, Bulgaria has been a bridge between Western and Eastern Europe. Therefore, today it can offer visitors to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient traditions and exciting history. However, the history is not the only attractive feature of Bulgaria. The main «trump» of the Bulgarian tourism is, of course, the Black Sea coast and the famous resorts of Varna, Sozopol, Golden Sands, Nesebr and Burgas. Holiday in Bulgaria is currently gaining popularity in both parts of the Old World.
Bulgaria possesses the north-eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula, located in south-eastern Europe. In the north, on the riverbed of the Danube it borders with Romania, in the west with Serbia and Macedonia. Southern neighbors are Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Eastern boundary stretches along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, the popular place for family holidays. The Black Sea сonnects Bulgaria with Russia, Ukraine and Georgia.
During the existence the Bulgarians were able to create many unique literary, artistic and musical works. In the 9th century in Bulgaria famous Cyril and Methodius created the Cyrillic alphabet. Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is now known with a number of amazing architectural monuments of different eras. However, a much larger number of unique buildings, temples and churches scattered throughout the country. Ril Monastery of the 10th century is the center of spiritual life in Bulgaria, and also there are Yantra and Great-Trynovo monasteries, ancient Roman forum in Plovdiv and historical centers of Pliska and Preslav.
Holiday in Bulgaria can become an exciting adventure if you approach to the issue of his organization creatively. Tourist himself decides what to choose. A common option: a standard tour to Bulgaria with a full package that includes hotel, meals, excursions and other, it depends on the travel agency. Another option is searching of housing on your own, making a fascinating route to get acquainted with the country, which would include not only the famous Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, but also a journey through the most interesting places of Bulgaria with visiting the Bulgarian capital of humor Gabrovo, Melnik’s tiny wine cellars and other famous wine-making regions located to the south of the Danube Delta.
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