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Overview
Soul-stirring mountains rival golden beaches, while cities hum with nightlife and art. Within Bulgaria鈥檚 beguiling blend of nature and history, unforgettable adventures are guaranteed.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Veliko T芒rnovo
The inescapable symbol of Veliko T芒rnovo, this reconstructed fortress dominates the skyline and is one of Bulgaria鈥檚 most beloved monuments. The former鈥
Sofia
One of the symbols not just of Sofia but of Bulgaria itself, this massive, awe-inspiring church was built between 1882 and 1912 in memory of the 200,000鈥
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The highlight at this Unesco-protected Thracian settlement is a nearly perfectly preserved three-chamber burial tomb from about 300 BC. The high quality鈥
Et芒r Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
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If ambling down cobbled lanes with a stick of halva in hand sounds like an agreeable foray into Bulgaria's past, a day in Et芒r will delight. Nearly 50鈥
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A history of destruction and revolution, as dramatic as its cliff-backed location, entices visitors to Dryanovo Monastery. Originally founded in the early鈥
Plovdiv
Plovdiv鈥檚 magnificent 2nd-century AD amphitheatre, built during the reign of Emperor Trajan, was uncovered during a freak landslide in 1972. It once held鈥
Summer Palace of Queen Marie & Botanical Gardens
Black Sea Coast
At the far western end of the seafront, this palace was completed in 1926 by King Ferdinand of Romania for his English wife, Queen Marie, when Balchik was鈥
Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument
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Visible within a 30km radius, this tremendous Soviet-era monument was opened in 1981 to commemorate the First Bulgarian Empire鈥檚 1300th anniversary鈥
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