10 best attractions in Eastern Europe (continued)

9. The Old Town in Sozopol, Bulgaria. 2 690 000 visitors annually.
Sozopol is one of the oldest cities on the Black Sea coast of the Bulgarian Thrace, the first settlements of which belong to the Bronze Age. Undersea explorations in the region of Sozopol port enabled the archaeologists to find a lot of household utensils, ceramic pottery, tools made of stone and bone. In the gulf were found many anchors belonging to the first and second millennium BC, which confirms the trading activity of the region since ancient times. One of the most popular seasons in Sozopol is traditionally a couple of sunny summer months from May to September. In this period tourists from all over the world come to Sozopol to enjoy a gentle sun, the Black Sea, the magnificent sandy beaches, rich history and culture of Bulgaria, the delicacies of the culinary art, which has incorporated into their recipes all the best from the Greek, Bulgarian and Turkish cuisine, and the unique and colorful atmosphere of the Black Sea resort. Due to the increasing popularity of Sozopol and the undeniable benefits of the resort it was recently called the Bulgarian St. Tropez.

10. Vitosha National park. Bulgaria. 2 675 000 visitors annually.
Vitosha is a large mountain range on the outskirts of Sofia, as well as one of the symbols of the Bulgarian capital, but also it is an extremely popular place for hiking, mountaineering and skiing in Bulgaria. Convenient bus communication with the capital, major highways and lifts has made Vitosha Mountain easily accessible to many tourists. On the territory of the hill is located a national park of the same name, which is the oldest nature reserve on the Balkan Peninsula. Due to the large difference in altitudes and a significant difference between the climates on territory of the park you can find a huge variety of flora and fauna. The studies of local scientists have shown that on quite a small area of the Vitosha National Park are located more than 1500 species of higher plants, 500 species of fungi, 500 species of algae, 326 varieties of mosses and more than 200 of lichens. Among them 52 species are listed in Red Book of Bulgaria.

Enjoy your stay at the resorts in Eastern Europe