Drawn baby and rose of Bulgaria, European country! walk in front of fire

Drawn baby and rose of Bulgaria, European country! walk in front of fire

Descending from pine forests of Balkan and Rhodope Mountains towards sparkling blue of Black Sea, Bulgaria offers everything from sun-drenched beaches to stunning, compelling historical narratives. , travel seamlessly from bustling party town to ski resort. After countless surveys, Stephen recommends you top five places in Bulgaria!

1. Varna

Varna is a Bulgarian favorite place where locals bask in sun in summer, they fly away from Sofia and Plovdiv in summer, not only you are usually a resort town on edge of Black Sea. With its long and fascinating history, dilapidated Roman baths, and exquisite Orthodox architecture (such as magnificent Basilica of Assumption), city has attracted history enthusiasts, culture vultures, and sun lovers.

Of course, beach here is still beautiful. The long promenade is full of variety of fish restaurants and cocktail bars. Their food attracts tourists and live clubs fill beach with laughter after dark.

2. Tarnovo

The fabulous Royal City rises high on edge of towering foothills of northern Bulgaria's mountains. The city, bisected by S-bend of Yantra River, is breathtaking, with terracotta rooftop terraces looming over waterway below.

The beautiful cobbled streets and half-timbered houses of this old town are typical examples of what is now called Tarnovo School. The Tarnovo school was developed during rise of Second Bulgarian Kingdom in Middle Ages.

3. Sofia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria

The huge capital of Bulgaria is a patchwork of past. Close to city center and ancient ruins of fortress of Serdika and Roman-Byzantine church of St. George, which has dominated city for centuries.

Then glistens in distance on snowy peak of Mount Vitosha, iconic Orthodox dome and gilded structure of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral .

4. Jaravna

Zheravna showcases everything Bulgaria's national renaissance has to offer, a pristine, photorealistic rendering of the country's most iconic old architectural style.

The city itself is nestled at foot of mighty Balkan Mountains, amid dense undergrowth of Bosnian pines and white elms, and seems to have formed almost organically within its wood-clad stone façade.

All of cottages along cobbled streets have been beautifully restored and there are over 150 examples of typical wooden facades on display.

From these buildings, iconic St. Nicholas Church (Church of St. Nicholas) attracts largest number of people, while others head to nearby country parks, where various celebrations are held every year Festival< /strong>. strong> Bulgarian folk costumes and music.