Bulgaria travel guide

do you know anything about Bulgaria? If you don't know, then you should have seen a program called Singer recently! One of the lovely little brothers, Xiao K, comes from here and is also a famous rose kingdom. Let's take a look today!

Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a world-famous "garden city". The whole city is hidden in a lush sea of flowers, and there are four beautiful gardens within less than one kilometer from Sofia Square along the tiled Russian boulevard to Eagle Bridge.

there are mineral springs with better water quality than Evian, which are free for people to drink.

There are Paris-style buildings in the last century, behemoths in the Soviet era and ancient Roman relics in the street. Moreover, low-priced tourists are scarce, which is simply a tourist paradise.

Nevsky Cathedral in Alexandria

Come on, Sophia, be sure to visit this church. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkan Peninsula where Bulgaria is located. It is exquisite and gorgeous. Located in basilica, the church features a central dome. Most of the icons and murals in the church are the works of Russian painters. The hall is decorated with various colors of Italian marble, Brazilian onyx and white marble. The central dome is engraved with the golden Lord's prayer, which is sacred and luxurious.

Karukovo

Karlukovo has a natural cave, which is called "Eye of God" because it looks like a pair of clear and clean eyes overlooking it. 755-79 years' dream pictures in caves were taken here. It's so beautiful. Today, it is also a paradise for bungee jumping enthusiasts. Jump from the top of the cave about 46 meters and experience the thrill of flying.

plovdiv

plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria with a history of more than 1 years. Located on the hill in the center of the city, this old city contains many essence of traditional architecture in 18th-19th century. National heroes Portov, levski and great writer Vazov all lived here.

Roman amphitheater

The Roman amphitheater was built on a hill. The theater was all made of white marble, and 2 rows of marble seats fanned around the stage from bottom to top. The stage is 3.1 meters high, and the lifelike marble statues on both sides still reveal the imperial style of the past, lying there quietly telling people about glory and blood and tears.

Bacjko Monastery

Bacjko Monastery was founded in 183, which is a milestone of Bulgarian monasteries and one of the largest and oldest monasteries in European Orthodox Church. A large number of icons, books, wooden crosses, swords used by Frederick Barbarossa and other cultural relics are collected and displayed in the monastery, which have been intact for thousands of years.

Ancient City Wall

This ancient city wall standing in plovdiv has a history of more than 2, years and witnessed numerous historical events of blood and tears. It is a brick made of original stone, uniform and not identical. It is very beautiful.

GrandTernovo

Grand Ternovo, one of the three ancient capitals of Bulgaria, was once the capital of Bulgaria in history and still retains many historical sites and places of interest. This ancient city has been turned into a key protected area, which is well worth visiting. In the ancient city of Charewe, Katz Mountain and Zicha Mountain in Trapet, the Yangtra River winds among them.

Charewitz Castle

The last thing you can miss in Ternovo is Charewitz Castle. The scenery of the castle is very special, surrounded by moats, continuous walls and towers for detecting the enemy. Very spectacular. Standing in the castle overlooking the big Ternovo, green mountains and green waters, surrounded by red walls, is like a beautiful picture. The castle also has a free light show every night.

Tip: Tickets are only around 2 yuan.

Sipka

Sipka is one of the places where many people have to punch in when they come to Bulgaria. Because there are Bulgarian UFO Monument and Sipka Defense Monument, which are great places to witness.

*** UFO Monument

The official name of Bulgaria's giant monument is "Ice Peak Monument", commonly known as Bulgarian UFO. It was a national landmark at that time. The leader gave a speech in the flying saucer and thousands of people gathered in the square outside. It is also the top pilgrimage site of Urbex (urban ruins explorer).

melnick

melnick is an ancient town with a long history and an architectural protection area with 96 cultural relics. This ancient Roman bridge is one of the landmark buildings in this town, and it is still well preserved. The town also has impressive natural sand pyramids, ancient pagodas and obelisks. It also produced

Luo Zhen Monastery

The Luo Zhen Monastery on the top of the mountain was built in the 14th century, and it is the only monastery rebuilt in the early period of Ottoman rule. It is still intact and is famous for its wooden icon screen and calligraphy works. There are few tourists in the monastery, which is very clean and does not need tickets.

Mitko Manolev Winery

The best Bulgarian wines are produced in melnick, and Mitko Manolev Winery is one of the most famous wineries in melnick. It has a history of 25 years, where you can taste the famous "free drinking" local wines and other fine wines.

Kazanlek

Kazanlek is a famous city of roses in Bulgaria. It is located in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria and extends from here. In late spring and early summer, the roses in the valley are in full bloom and fragrant. The title of "the land of roses" also came from this. Here, more than 3/4 of the national rose production is concentrated, and the whole valley rose planting area reaches nearly 3 hectares.

Rose Festival

When early summer comes, the Rose Valley becomes a sea of roses. Different varieties and colors of roses compete with each other and are filled with rich floral fragrance. On the first weekend of June every year, Kazanlek also holds the Rose Festival. Everyone is dressed up, surrounded by rose petals and flowers, which is very lively. After the parade in the evening, there will be a grand fireworks show to celebrate the Rose Festival.

Lira

Located at the foot of Lira Mountain, Lira Town has beautiful natural scenery, especially in winter, where it is quieter. People living in the town are very happy. The pace here is slow and the folk customs are simple. This is a good place to enjoy the rural customs of Bulgaria.

Lira Lake

Lira Lake is located above Lira National Forest Park and looks spectacular. According to the different shapes of these seven lakes, people named them: Teardrop Lake, Eye Lake, Yaozi Lake, Twin Lake, Clover Lake, Fish Lake and Huxia Lake.

lira monastery

I have to go to lira monastery not far away. It is listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" and is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. It was founded in the 1th century and has a long history. The layout of the monastery is rigorous, much like the murals in medieval castles and churches. It is the most outstanding work in Bulgarian religious paintings in the 19th century.

Moslian Village

Moslian Village is a famous longevity village, with a centenarian ratio of 31.83/1,, which is more than four times the international longevity area standard. If you come here, you will know why the villagers in Moslian village have lived so long.

The trees are lush, the flowers are in full bloom and the air is very fresh. The clear little Arda River and Baihe River bypass the village, which is really livable. It takes three and a half hours to drive from Sofia, and you can reach this beautiful village directly through the winding mountain road of lush forests.

Varna-seaside holiday

Varna is a beautiful coastal city in Bulgaria and is known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea". Varna Beach is more than 1 kilometers long, and there are various resort hotels along the seashore of the mountain. From south to north are Constantine, Elena, Golden Beach, Albena and other unique summer resorts.

Bansko-Ski Paradise

Bansko is a small town in the southwest of Bulgaria, located at the foot of Pirin Mountain, with an altitude of 927 meters. The town is surrounded by peaks, many lakes and Gu Song, with beautiful environment. This is a popular ski paradise, and the snow is as good as that in Switzerland. Every year, Bansko also holds a jazz festival.

Weilingle-Hot Spring Resort

Bulgaria is still the "country of hot springs", and the number of mineral springs is second only to Iceland. In fact, many Bulgarian towns can soak in hot springs, but Bian Xiao recommended Velinger. The hot springs here are all in the mountains, with more than 9 springs and karst ice springs unique to Bulgaria.

and the climate here is mild, only about 2 degrees in midsummer. It is suitable for hot springs all year round.

Practical information

Visa

You need to apply for a visa in advance to travel to Bulgaria. Those who enter the country for the first time with passports from Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions may stay for no more than 9 days within six months from the date of entry, and may be exempted from visas.

scheduled flights

At present, there are no direct flights to Sofia in China, but there are many connecting flights. You can usually choose to transfer in Moscow or Istanbul.

Money

The common currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev.

1 Lev =3.93 RMB

Consumption level

The consumption level in the EU is one of the lowest, with about 25 Lev per person for meals and 2-5 RMB for accommodation.

the best travel time

the best travel time is from April to September.

May-June is the season when roses are in full bloom, and July-August is the best time to go to the seaside.

custom

In Bulgaria, shaking your head means "yes" and nodding your head means "no".

Language

Bulgarian, Russian, German, English

Mode of travel

Every city in Bulgaria is small, so it is recommended to stay in each city for 1-2 days. Self-driving is the most convenient.

This rose kingdom is beautiful and romantic. If you want to come here, remember to find the right time! I wish you all a good time in this romantic country!