About Sophia
Sophia is the capital of Bulgaria and one of the most beautiful capital cities of the world. From the Greek word “ Σοφία” means “mastery," and "wisdom". The city is located in the Western Bulgaria, at the northern foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia Valley that is surrounded by Sophia mountains on a...
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About Bulgaria
Until a few years ago, it was quite difficult to find a tour guide about Bulgaria, a country in Eastern Europe off the beaten track of tourists, even for the adventurous ones. Lately, the country draws an increasing number of tourists, attracted by the wealth of tourist places. A splendid mélange of snow-capped mountains, dense pine f...
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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.
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Nessebar is located on a stone peninsula in 37 km north of Burgas. It is one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria, also in Europe. Nessebar is divided in two areas: old and new areas. The New Nessebar Sunny Beach resort ensembles a large variety of hotels and restaurants of modern construction. While the Old Nessebar impress its guests with ancient constructions, historical monuments, wonderful landscape.
Nessebar...
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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 ens...
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Burgas is the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black sea coast. The city is located 385 km from Sofia, 267 km from Plovdiv and 133 km from Varna. The Bourgas Bay is famous for its beautiful golden sands, accurate sea, calm and clean sea. The Burgas region is surrounded by The Atanasovsko, Bourgas and Madrenskoe lakes. The city ensembles an impressive history, rich cultural traditions and unique nature.
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The city of Varna is situated on the banks of Varna’s Bay, 470 km east from Sofia. Varna is the biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and is called the sea capital of Bulgaria. Varna is one of the most apreciated resort centers in Bulgaria. There you will find a large number of hotels, restaurants, bars, night clubs, which are providing high standard services, great stuff and excelent beaches. Varna provides all kinds of accommodation and facilities. The c...
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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 buil...
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One of the most spectacular sights in the capital city of Sofia is Saint George's Church, which was dedicated to Saint George the Victorious. The church is also known as the Rotunda, due to its round form. It is built of red brick in place of Roman rotunda church and is the oldest church of Sofia. The church’s interior side reminds the earliest of X century, and the outside kept the remains of the ancient Serdica.
Its building is...
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The Rozhen Monastery is located in 5 km from the town-museum of Melnik, near the village of Rozhen, at the foot of Pirin mountains. The first mention of Rojen Monastery, dated from 890 yearand it demonstrates that it is almost 100 years older than the largest monastery in Bulgaria, Rila’s Monastery.
The Rozhen Monastery has its own patron saint and protector, the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary , whic...
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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 i...
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The Belogradchik Town is located between the mountains Venetsa and Vedernik, in 182 km north-west from Sofia, 68 km to the north-west to Montana, 52 km south-west to Vidin. The enormous rocks form a natural fortress, which represented a place with a strong security potential that was used by the Romans and Bulgars in war time. The Belogradchik town hosts the spectacular rock fortress created by nature’s power, the historic...
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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 ...
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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.&nb...
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Total area: 110,993.6 km2
Population: 7,576,751(2009 estimate)
Density: 68.5/km2
Currency: Lev (BGN)
Official language(s): Bulgarian
Capital: Sofia
Governement: Parliamentary democracy
Internet TLD: .bg
Calling code: +359
Republic of Bulgaria is situated in southeastern Europe, occupying the eastern region of the Balkan Peninsula. It...
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The hotel, surrounded by a private garden of 4000 square meters, is located on a private street near Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and La Scala Opera. The hotel has 58 rooms and suites overlooking either the garden of the hotel, either to the nearby botanical gardens. The Bulgari Suite, located on the top floor offers spectacular views over the historic center.
The design was created by architect Antonio Citterio firm and Partner...
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Bulgaria is one of the newest European Union member states and recorded major changes in recent years. In many resorts there has been a boom in construction, which tempts buyers in Western Europe with relatively cheap property. As a result, the Bulgarian seaside and ski resorts are developing rapidly. Great cities have rejected the communist issue and became vibrant and attractive, with wide boulevards and clean, various shopping areas and a lively nightlife. Spectacular mou...
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Ukraine is one of the largest and most diverse countries in Europe. As land border between East and West, Ukraine was vulnerable to foreign invasions, which have enriched the culture of the country sometimes, but other times they exploited and devastated country. Probably the main attractions of this area are natural beauty and rich history. Many cities have a history of 500 years and some even 900. Cities that they are enriched by monuments, buildings, archaeological sites ...
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Although the number of total 7107 islands (7108 at low tide), with a total line cost more than that of America, most of the population live on 11 islands. Filipinos consider loneliness a freak so gorgeous beaches, beautiful waterfalls and rice terraces which are rich with the Philippines offers you charm people. Tourists in this country will be included in "bayanihan" term that means continuing need for community. Jokes, smiles and fun will be shared with visitors ...
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Tourists can take full advantage of wild and mountainous landscape of Albania, as well as sandy beaches and beautiful lakes. On the south coast are at activities like swimming, diving, sailing and fishing. There are two priority areas for tourism development - coastal areas, especially between Karavasta Velipoja and north, between the bay of Vlora and Llogara, and Ionian coast to the border with Greece in the south, and areas of lakes and mountains of the interior. ...
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Promorie North is the best Blue Flag beach that such an unusual country as Bulgaria has to offer. Located in beautiful Promorie holiday resort, the beach has a moderate climate all year, daylight lasts sometimes until 11:30 tonight, and cool breezes that refresh the air. Bulgaria's answer to St. Tropez Promorie North offers a less luxurious alternative and cheaper, but very generous in beauty and activities.
It enjoys a natural setting being situa...
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