100 National Tourist Sites

The Church of St. George the Victorious in Kyustendil – an epitome of ascetic beauty

published on 5/6/20 7:15 AM

On St. Athanasius Day, worshippers from near and far flood the monastery near Chirpan

published on 1/18/20 8:00 AM

Asen’s Fortress wrapped in mysticism and legends

published on 12/23/19 9:00 AM

Marcianopolis – an ancient city with amazing Roman mosaics

published on 12/15/19 10:10 AM

The restored fortress near Mezek village – a popular tourist destination

One of Bulgaria’s emblematic medieval fortresses rises close to Mezek village, six kilometers from Svilengrad and just one from the border with Greece. It was built at the end of the 11 th and the beginning of the 12 th century, probably during the..

published on 2/14/15 9:05 AM

The Nikola Vaptsarov Museum in Bansko

In recent years the famous winter resort of Bansko in Mount Pirin has also been developing as a summer tourist location. There are fascinating museums here that are open all the year round, revealing different aspects of the town’s history..

published on 12/21/14 8:25 AM

Shipka and Buzludzha – the peaks one should definitely conquer

There is a sacred place in the Balkan Mountain Range beloved by all Bulgarians. We are talking about the Shipka peak where the National Monument of Freedom was built. One of the most popular military monuments was built in honor of the Russian..

published on 11/9/14 10:15 AM

St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Monastery

Number 25 in the list of the 100 National Tourist Sites in Bulgaria is the St. John the Forerunner Orthodox monastery. Its ruins are situated on beautiful heights above the Arda River which crosses the town of Kardzhali. The..

published on 10/29/14 3:14 PM

125th anniversary since the founding of the Natural Science Museum in Sofia

In the remote 1889 Bulgarian Prince Ferdinand placed at the palace chambers his personal collection of Bulgarian and tropical birds, mammals and butterflies. Thus, the foundations of the first Bulgarian museum, known today as the..

published on 8/23/14 8:25 AM

The replica of the first bicycle ever ridden in Bulgaria made by Geno Arabadjiata

Bicycle and barbells among the oldest exhibits at Museum of Sports in Sofia

The history of Bulgarian sports goes back a long way – suffice it to take a look at the sports equipment and the dozens of trophies won by renowned Bulgarian competitors on show at the Museum of Sports in Sofia. Katya..

published on 8/11/14 3:17 PM

Kaleto fortress near Mezdra: one of Bulgaria’s 100 national tourist sites

The past millennia have left their imprint on the Kaleto archaeological complex, perched on a rocky hill overlooking the River Iskar. The remains of the ancient fortress rise close to the town of Mezdra; the hill on which it was built is..

published on 7/20/14 9:00 AM

Snezhanka Cave

The Snezhanka /Snow White/ Cave is really one of the most beautiful caves in Bulgaria. The snow white color of the grained marble, cut by the Novomahlenska River more than 3 mln. years ago created that miracle of nature that can be found nowhere..

published on 3/22/14 9:10 AM

Closer to the stars: Smolyan planetarium

Is there anyone who, when taking a glance at the night sky filled with billions of starts, does not feel lonely and mortal? People currently focus on their lives only and are vaguely aware of what surrounds them. However, curiosity continues to..

published on 3/16/14 8:00 AM

Zlatograd - Where Bulgaria begins

Zlatograd has always been “the gateway to the wide world”. People here say this is where Bulgaria begins, and with good reason. A gentle breeze from the Aegean Sea reaches this small town on the country’s border with Greece. Through..

published on 2/15/14 8:00 AM