Bulgaria Travel Guide

Do you know Bulgaria? If you don't know, then you should have watched a show called "Singer" recently! One of the cute little brothers, Little K, comes from here, which is also the famous Rose Kingdom. Come find out today!

Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a world-famous "Garden City". The entire city is hidden in a lush sea of ??flowers. From Sofia Square along the tiled Russian boulevard to Eagle Bridge, there are four beautiful gardens in less than a kilometer.

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

There are Parisian-style buildings of the last century, behemoths from the Soviet era, and ancient Roman ruins on the streets. And there are few tourists with low prices, making it a tourist paradise.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Come on, Sofia, you must visit this church. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkan Peninsula, where Bulgaria is located, and is exquisite and gorgeous. The church is located in Basilica and features a central dome. Most of the icons and murals in the church are the work of Russian painters. The hall is decorated with Italian marble, Brazilian onyx and white marble in various colors. The central dome is engraved with the golden Lord's Prayer, which is sacred and luxurious.

Karlukovo

Karlukovo has a natural cave known as the "Eye of God" because it looks like a pair of clear, clean eyes overlooking it. The dreamy scene in the cave from 755 to 79,000 years ago was taken here. It is so beautiful. Today, it is also a paradise for bungee jumping enthusiasts. Jump from the cave roof of about 46 meters and experience the thrill of flying.

Plovdiv

Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria with a history of more than 1,000 years. This old city is located on a hill in the city center and contains many traditional architectural essences from the 18th and 19th centuries. National heroes Boltov, Levsky and the great writer Vazov all lived here.

Roman Amphitheatre

The ancient Roman Amphitheater was built on a mountain. The theater was entirely made of white marble, with 20 rows of marble seats fanning out from bottom to top around the stage. 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.

Bachiko Monastery

Bachiko Monastery was founded in 1083. It is a milestone in the Bulgarian monastery and one of the largest and oldest Orthodox monasteries in Europe. The monastery collects and displays a large number of icons, books, wooden crosses, the sword used by Frederick Barbarossa and other artifacts, which have remained intact for thousands of years.

The Ancient City Wall

This ancient city wall standing in Plovdiv has a history of more than 2,000 years and has witnessed countless historical events of blood and tears. It is made of bricks made of raw stone, which are uniform and never the same. It's very beautiful.

Grand Ternovo

Grand Ternovo, one of the three ancient capitals of Bulgaria, was once the capital of Bulgaria in history and still retains many historical relics. and places of interest. This ancient city has been turned into a key protected area and is well worth a visit. The Yantra River meanders through the ancient town of ?areve in Trape, the Kaci Mountains and the Zicha Mountains.

Charewitz Castle

The most unmissable thing in Tarnovo is Charewitz Castle. The scenery of the castle is very special, surrounded by a moat, continuous walls and towers for detecting enemy situations. Very spectacular. Standing in the castle overlooking Veliko Tarnovo, with green mountains, green waters and red walls, it is like a beautiful picture. The castle also has a free light show every night.

Tip: Tickets only cost about 20 yuan.

Shipka

Shipka is one of the places where many people check in when they come to Bulgaria. Because here is the Bulgarian Communist UFO Monument and the Sipka Defense Monument, it is a place to witness greatness.

The Communist UFO Monument

The official name of the Bulgarian giant monument is the "Ice Peak Monument", commonly known as the Bulgarian UFO. At that time it was a national landmark. Leaders gave speeches from flying saucers, and thousands of people gathered in the square outside. It is also a top pilgrimage site for Urbex (urban ruin explorers).

Melnik

Melnik is an ancient town with a long history and an architectural reserve with 96 cultural monuments. This ancient Roman bridge is one of the town's landmarks and is still well preserved. The town also has impressive natural sand pyramids, ancient towers and obelisks. It also gave rise to

Rojan Monastery

Rojan Monastery located on the top of the mountain was built in the 14th century and is the only monastery to be rebuilt in the early years of Ottoman rule. It is still intact and is famous for its wooden icon screen and calligraphy work. There are very few tourists in the monastery, it is very clean and no tickets are required.

Mitkomanolev Winery

The best Bulgarian wine is produced in Melnik. Mitkomanolev Winery is the most famous winery in Melnik. One of the wineries. It has a history of 250 years, and here you can taste the famous "free drinking" of local wines and other fine wines.

Kazanlak

Kazanlak is the famous "City of Roses" in Bulgaria. It is located in the Rose Valley in Bulgaria and extends from here. In late spring and early summer, roses are in full bloom in the valley, and the fragrance is fragrant. This is where the title "Land of Roses" comes from. More than 3/4 of the country's rose production is concentrated here, and the rose planting area in the whole valley reaches nearly 3,000 hectares.

Rose Festival

When early summer arrives, Rose Valley turns into a sea of ??roses. Roses of different varieties and colors compete with each other, filling the air with rich floral fragrance. Kazanlek also hosts the Rose Festival on the first weekend of June every year. Everyone was dressed up and surrounded by rose petals and flowers. It was very lively. After the evening parade, there will be a grand fireworks display to celebrate the Rose Festival.

Rila

The town of Rila, located at the foot of the Rila Mountains, has beautiful natural scenery and is quieter, especially in winter. The people living in the town are very happy. The pace here is slow and the people are simple. This is a great place to enjoy the countryside of Bulgaria.

Rila Lake

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

Rila Monastery

I had to go to the Rila Monastery not far away. It is listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" and is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. It was built in the 10th century AD and has a long history. The strict layout of the monastery is very similar to the murals in medieval castles and churches. It is the most outstanding work of Bulgarian religious painting in the 19th century AD.

Moslian Village

Moslian Village is a famous longevity village. The ratio of centenarians is 31.83/100,000, which is more than four times the international longevity area standard. If you come here, you'll know why the residents of Mosliyan Village live so long.

The trees here are lush, the flowers are in bloom, and the air is very fresh. The clear Little Alda and White Rivers flow around the village, making it really livable. It takes three and a half hours to drive from Sofia, and you can reach this beautiful village directly through winding mountain roads through lush forests.

Varna - Seaside Vacation

Varna is a beautiful coastal city in Bulgaria, known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea". Varna Beach is more than 10 kilometers long, and there are various resort hotels along the mountain seaside. From south to north are Constantine, Elena, Golden Beach, Albena and other unique summer resorts.

Bansko - Ski Paradise

Bansko is a small town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of Pirin Mountain, 927 meters above sea level. The town is surrounded by mountain peaks, with many lakes and ancient pines, and the environment is beautiful. It's a popular ski paradise and the snow is as good as in Switzerland. Every year, Bansko also hosts a jazz festival.

Velingrad - Hot Spring Resort

Bulgaria is still the "country of hot springs", with the number of mineral springs second only to Iceland. In fact, hot springs can be soaked in many small towns in Bulgaria, but the editor recommends Wellinger. The hot springs here are all in the mountains, with more than 90 springs, as well as Bulgaria’s unique karst ice springs.

And the climate here is mild, with only about 20 degrees in midsummer. Hot springs are suitable for bathing all year round.

Practical information

Visa

To travel to Bulgaria, you need to apply for a visa in advance. Those who hold passports from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions and enter the country for the first time are exempted from visa if they stay no more than 90 days within six months from the date of entry.

Scheduled flights

Currently there are no direct domestic flights to Sofia, but there are many connecting flights. There is usually the option of connecting in Moscow or Istanbul.

Money

The common currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev.

1 leva = 3.93 yuan

Consumption level

The consumption level in the EU is one of the lowest, about 25 leva per person for meals and 200 for accommodation. -500 RMB.

Best Travel Time

The best time to travel is from April to September.

May-June is the season when roses bloom, and July-August is the best time to go to the beach.

Customs

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

Language

Bulgarian, Russian, German, English

Travel methods

Each city in Bulgaria is small, so it is recommended that each Stay in the 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 have fun in this romantic country!