The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon is located in the Eastern Rhodopes, 15 km northeast of the present-day town of Kardzhali, Bulgaria on a 470 m high rocky hill, which is thought to have been a sacred place. The village of Gorna krepost (“Upper Fortress”) is located at the foot of the hill and the gold-bearing Perpereshka River flows nearby. Perperikon is the largest megalith ensemble site in […]
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Hotel complex Aphrodite Dimitrovgrad Bulgaria is located in nature in the spacious park “Vaptsarov” at the entrance of Dimitrovgrad. 1 km. from the city center and 550 m from the Maritsa highway. 40 km. from Stara Zagora and 10 km. from the regional town of Haskovo. Our hotel has become an extremely popular destination, with […]
Aladzha Monastery is a medieval Orthodox Christian cave monastery complex in northeastern Bulgaria, 17 km north of central Varna and 3 km west of Golden Sands beach resort, in a protected forest area adjacent to the Golden Sands Nature Park. The monastery caves were hewn into a 25-m high vertical karst cliff near the upper edge of the Franga Plateau on several levels. The complex includes two small […]
Furnished practically, with taste and attention to detail, Hotel Varosha combines soft and warm colors with comfortable furniture and a variety of amenities. The pleasant atmosphere is completed with paintings by famous artists, and the availability of wireless internet throughout the hotel is a convenience for our customers. The types of rooms, equally suitable for individual guests […]
The Covered Bridge is, as the name suggests, a covered bridge in the town of Lovech, Bulgaria. It has also been termed Osam Bridge. The bridge crosses the Osam River, connecting the old (Varоsha) and new town parts of Lovech, being possibly the most recognisable symbol of the town. The bridge is one of the few remaining in Europe that have shops on […]
The Roman tomb with frescoes is one of the most brilliant monuments of tomb architecture not only in Bulgaria but also in the Balkans in late antiquity. It was discovered by chance in 1942 on the southern outskirts of Silistra, where the necropolis of Durostorum is developing. It is remarkable in that its entire interior is […]
The Medjidi Tabia Fortress is one of the best-preserved examples of Ottoman fortifications from the mid-19th century. Today, this fort is the only structure left of the Silistra Fortress. Its construction took place in the period 1840-1853 according to the plan of the Prussian officer Helmut von Moltke and under the direct leadership of Colonel […]
Rila National Park is the largest national park in Bulgaria spanning an area of 810.46 km2 (312.92 sq mi; 200,270 acres) in the Rila mountain range in the south-west of the country. It was established on 24 February 1992 to protect several ecosystems of national importance. Its altitude varies from 800 m (2,600 ft) near Blagoevgrad to 2,925 m (9,596 ft) at Musala Peak, the highest summit in the Balkan Peninsula. There are 120 glacial […]
Hotel Universal is a city hotel, furnished in a contemporary style. It opened its doors on 20.12.2010. and will operate year-round.It is suitable for individual visits by businessmen, artists, culture, liberal professions, athletes, as well as for seminars, meetings and family tourism.Here you can spend your little free time in a cozy atmosphere, peace and […]
Devetàshka cave is a large karst cave around 7 km (4.3 mi) east of Letnitsa and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Lovech, near the village of Devetaki on the east bank of the river Osam, in Bulgaria. The site has been continuously occupied by Paleo humans for tens of thousands of years, served as a shelter for various faunal species during extensive periods and is now home to nearly 30,000 bats. […]
The Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari is 2.5 km southwest of the village of Sveshtari, Razgrad Province, which is 42 km northeast of Razgrad, in northeast Bulgaria. The tomb is probably the grave of Dromichaetes who was a king of the Getae on both sides of the lower Danube (present day Romania and Bulgaria) around 300 BC, and his wife, the daughter of King Lysimachus who was a general and diadochus (i.e. “successor”) of Alexander […]
Trapezitsa (Bulgarian: Трапезица) is a medieval stronghold located on a hill with the same name in Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria. History During the Second Bulgarian Empire the first castle of the Asen dynasty was built on the hill. In the following years Boyars and Orthodox clerics lived on the hill. The Monastery of St Ivan Rilski (John of Rila) was located in this fortress. The relics […]
About the cave Uhlovitsa Cave was explored by Studenets Cave Club, Chepelare, led by Dimitar Raichev. It is one of the oldest in the Rhodopes – over 3,500,000 years. A two-storey, precipice with a length of 460 m, the cave impresses with its numerous secondary cave formations. Among stalactites and stalagmites, dendrites make a strong impression – formations […]
Founded in 1935 by Stoyu Nedelev SHISHKOV – genealogist, teacher, publisher, museum worker and public figure with European dimensions, the Historical Museum in Smolyan is the largest museum preserving the memory of the population living in the central part of the Rhodope region during the various historical epoch. Today, the Stoyu Shishkov Regional History Museum bears with […]
Vanga House Museum is located in the town of Petrich at 10 Vanga Street. The museum opens its doors on May 5, 2008. It exhibits over 3,000 items – clothes, personal belongings, photos, gifts from people whom Vanga helped during her life with her predictions. Baba Vanga is a Bulgarian prophetess, born in 1911 in the […]
Interhotel Sandanski is the largest spa and SPA complex in Southwestern Bulgaria. Nestled in the embrace of the majestic Pirin Mountain, the hotel is located in the ideal center of Sandanski and is located next to the Archaeological Park, the city park “Holy Doctor” and the main pedestrian street of the city. One of the […]
Located in the heart of a region famous for viticulture and winemaking since the time of the Thracians, Sintika Wine Cellar is the new incarnation of the Complex Experimental Station built in the middle of the last century in the town of Sandanski. Over the decades, the experimental agricultural center has developed many branches and variations […]
History According to the legend, the village of Bozhentsi has a history of more than 600 years. The legend tells of the boyar Bozhana, who in 1393 during the conquest of Tarnovo escaped with her family and seeking refuge in the wooded mountains reached a small river. He settled on the northern slopes of Stara Planina and […]
The Open Air Ethnographic Museum «Etar» is an open-air museum and a neighbourhood of Gabrovo (8 km south of its center) in northern Bulgaria. It is on the northern edge of the Bulgarka Nature Park, between the park and the city of Gabrovo. It presents the Bulgarian customs, culture and craftsmanship. It spans over an area of 7 ha and contains a total of 50 […]
Baba Vida (Bulgarian: Баба Вида) is a medieval fortress in Vidin in northwestern Bulgaria and the town’s primary landmark. It consists of two concentric curtain walls and about nine towers of which three are preserved to their full medieval height, including the original battlements, and is said to be the only entirely preserved medieval castle in the country. Baba Vida is 39 metres […]
Rusenski Lom Nature Park is a protected area in Ivanovo Municipality, Ruse Province, northern Bulgaria. The park was established on 26 February 1970, in order to protect the canyon of the Rusenski Lom, the last significant right tributary of the Danube. The park covers an area of 3,408 hectares (13.16 sq mi). The area of the park was settled in the prehistory. Between the […]
The Belogradchik Fortress also known as Kaleto (Калето, “the fortress” from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town’s primary cultural and historical tourist attraction, drawing, together with the Belogradchik Rocks, the main flow of tourists into the region. It is one of the best-preserved strongholds in Bulgaria […]
The aeroact air sports club was created by pilots and supporters with the great desire to promote the oldest and most romantic form of flight – ballooning. This is our passion, which we are happy to share with as many people as possible. The wonderful experience and good memories are our main goal, as […]
History The Vasil Levski Museum in his hometown of Karlovo has more than 80 years of history. Its beginning is connected with the restoration of the native house of the Apostle in 1933. and its opening as a museum in 1937. Initially, she was taken care of by the public committee, which restored her and the community center […]
SPA Hotel Palace is located in Velingrad – “SPA capital of the Balkans”. The hotel has 110 luxury rooms, mineral pools, jacuzzis, lobby bar, pastry shop, restaurant with summer garden, gym, tennis court, parking and many other amenities. Treat yourself to incredible relaxation with our numerous spa treatments performed by a highly qualified team of […]
How do you want to feel? What experience do you want to experience in SPA hotel Elbrus : – SPA vacation – for two, for the family, or for the whole company?– a trip for relaxation and rest, or because of the pools and the aqua park with mineral water ?– a nice weekend , a very special vacation , or the most pleasant vacation ?– company training , team building or celebration with […]
Located in the friendliest part of Velingrad, near Lake Kleptuza, many parks and greenery. With spacious and cozy rooms, an excellent restaurant and a well-equipped Spa, with an outdoor and indoor pool, the hotel is great for families and guests looking for a relaxing Spa Weekend. For company events – team building, training, presentation, etc. – […]
Come with us, to an unusual experience in the mysterious depths of the Rhodopes and get to know the life of our ancient ancestors – the Thracians, who inhabited our lands before 3000 years. Visit the sanctuaries where they sacrificed to the gods, experience the cult of God Dionysus, get to know their way of life […]
One of the most impressive and most important monuments in the history of Bulgaria with breathtaking views. During the national liberation war, in the middle of 1877 near Stara Zagora, a handful of Bulgarian volunteers stood with their chests against the bayonets of the oppressors. Their feat remains in history and resounds over the centuries as […]
Neolithic Dwellings Museum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is a museum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, which contains ruins of two of the oldest surviving buildings in the world. The Neolithic Dwellings Museum in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria was created in 1979. It is a branch of The Stara Zagora Regional Historical Museum. The Neolithic Dwellings Museum is built around two Neolithic houses dating back to the […]
Welcome to the classic coziness of a guest house Complex Terra Verde – Oreshak, Troyan, impressive with its elegant luxury and comfort. The complex is located in a quiet and beautiful place in the resort village of Oreshak, bordering a century-old forest, where the Troyan Monastery is located! Beauty and harmony, a warm welcome and […]
You have come to an unusual place! With Art Hotel Casa Art we have created for you a new destination in Bulgaria, which defines in a new way the pleasure of a weekend and rest, a stay in a boutique hotel and the atmosphere of the art experience. Casa Art Hotel in the village of Oreshak, near […]
The Central Balkan National Park (Bulgarian: Национален парк Централен Балкан) lies in the heart of Bulgaria, nestled in the central and higher portions of the Balkan Mountains. Its altitude varies from 550 m. near the town of Karlovo to 2376 m. at Botev Peak, the highest summit in the mountain range. It was established on 31 October 1991. The Central Balkan National Park […]
Raysko Praskalo (Bulgarian: Райско пръскало, “Heavenly Sprinkler”), 124.5 m in height, is the highest waterfall in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. It is situated under Botev Peak (2,376 m) in the central section of the Balkan Mountains and is part of the Dzhendema Reserve of the Central Balkan National Park. The nearest town is Kalofer, at 11 km to the south. The waterfall takes water from the snow drifts on Botev Peak […]
The name of the complex is associated with its unique and attractive location – right here the Rust River flows into the Beli Osam River, making a beautiful rainbow and leaving between the two rivers a beautiful “Island”. At the beginning of the village of BELI OSAM, 4 km from the town of TROYAN, 15 […]
The Monastery of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God (Bulgarian: Троянски манастир „Успение Богородично“) or, as it is more commonly called, the Troyan Monastery is the third largest monastery in Bulgaria. It is located in the northern part of the country in the Balkan mountains and was founded no later than the end of the 16th century. The monastery is situated on the […]