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   Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and is the largest Bulgarian city. Located in the southern part of Sofia’s valley, on the foot of Lyulin and Vitosha mountains. Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe, here you can visit the spectacular historical monuments which the city hosts. In the city’s center is located the Alexander Nevsky Church, which is actually the largest building of this kind in the Balkans. It was built in the 19th century. In the church’s compl...

  Plovdiv is a city in southern Bulgaria. The city is located on the Thracian Plain, along the coasts of the Maritsa River. Plovdiv is situated at a height of 160 meters above the sea level, about 150 km south of Sofia. The city is divided in two parts, The Old Plovdiv and The New Plovdiv. On the medieval streets, you could notice the grand buildings of the XIX century. The ancient buildings which are rebuilt in restaurants, cafes, bars ensemble a unique ambiance. In Plovdiv are almost 200...

 Rousse is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria and the biggest city in the country on the bank of the Danube River and the Rusenski Lom river. It is situated 320 km from Sofia and 203 km from Varna. Due to its original architecture and the country’s largest port, the Ruse city is also known as the small Vienna. Rousse is an old Bulgarian town with selected culture, education,  arts and with developed industry and trade.    Rousse is considered the most Europe...

 The Rila Monastery (Rilski Manastir) is located at 120 km south of Sofia and it is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Bulgaria. It is situated between the Alpine Mountains and the Rila National Park. It was founded by Ivan Rilski and used to be the primary spiritual and cultural center of Bulgaria and it also known as The St. John Rila Monastery. The central church’s walls are covered with impressive parts from the Bible, with religious elements.    The R...

  The Bulgarian Cave Ludenika is situated near the town of Vratsa, at Okolchitsa Mount. It is one of the most mysterious caves in Bulgaria at the altitude of 800 meters. It has its name for its high crystals that grow here during the winter. Ledenika cave was firstly found in 1961, and in 1962 was recognised as one of the most amazing landmarks in Bulgaria. When researchers first found these underground labyrinths, they were impressed by the huge blocks of ice and ice lakes. All this ambiance reminded them about th...

The Vidin Fortress was a Bulgarian medieval castle "Baba Vida" from X -XIV centuries, which was the residence of Shishman, the founder of the last Bulgarian kings dynasty and his descendants, including Tsar IvanSratsimir. The foundation has been built in the X century, on the base of the ancient fortress of Bononia. The castle has two exterior walls surrounding a courtyard and two outside. The central construction is in the style of the second Bulgarian kingdom. On its walls thereare eleven towers. "Baba Vida"...