Bulgaria - Explore with ExtremeTourist
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A Mediterranean influence is felt in the country's southern regions. A place to visit is the House of Humour and Satire. Also a few hours to the north are many Thracian tombs. And two of the ancient capitals of the Bulgarian Kingdoms - Pliska and Preslav Veliko Turnovo - A beautiful
city along a winding river, the former capital of Bulgaria in the middle ages. Another of Bulgaria's many UNESCO world heritage sites.Sozopol - Together with Nesebur these are two sea
towns with traditional houses and ancient dig sites. Be sure also to visit nearby Arbanassi.Sliven - Well known for its permanent winds and Blue rocks observable from the
city.Smolyan - Prefered destination for holiday planners and nature lovers. Be sure to visit also Etura - an open-air museum that is actually an old-style Bulgarian village, presenting the traditional crafts and food. Boasts a lovely shopping promenade and many parks, an ancient
city with a preserved amphitheatre, and many "revival" style Bulgaria homes. Hilly country and plains are found in the southeast, along the Black Sea coast in the east, and along Bulgaria's main river, the Danube in the north. In addition, the Varna Necropolis, a 3200-3000 BC burial site, contains what are believed to be the oldest examples of worked gold in the world.Overall rating Has not been rated yet!No comments made! In its vicinity are more than 70 different mineral springs, making it the
city with most mineral springs in a country rich with these vital waters.Gabrovo - The Scots of Bulgaria, with a lot of jokes about them. In the middle of August, the Bansko Jazz Festival is held here. Interesting rock formations might make it an interesting place for avid climbers. It borders the Black Sea to the east, Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north, mostly along the Danube.Bulgaria comprises portions of the classical regions of Thrace, Moesia, and Macedonia. It features nice parks, a nice town centre, quite a few bars, pubs, and disco clubs, over 250 historic landmarks and architectural monuments, and a great deal of cultural places of interest.Plovdiv - The nation's second largest
city. It is the biggest
city in North-western Bulgaria.Shumen - See the Madara Horseman carved into the cliff wall. It�s situated south of the main ridges of the Rila Mountains, nestling in a wide field among pine forests.Climate ConditionTemperate continental with clearly marked four seasons. Kurdzhali - The
city is located below a huge dam. Not far away from Bansko, there are hot-water mineral springs, located at the village of Ognianovo.Semkovo - 17 km to the north of the town of Belitsa is situated the Semkovo
mountain resort. Not far away is also Dryanovo Monastery, located in a beautiful canyon.Kazanluk - See the famous Bulgarian rose oil being made - best to visit in May or June. Numerous thousands-years-old ancient sites.Velingrad - The
city is surrounded by the Rhodope Mountains. One of Bulgaria's many UNESCO world heritage sites. Rila
mountain includes the highest peak of the Balkan Peninsula, peak Musala at 2925 meters (9,596 ft); the long range of the Balkan
mountains runs west-east through the middle of the country, north of the famous Rose Valley. Several kilometres away is the
ski resort Pamporovo.Belogradchik - See the remnants of an old Roman outpost in the Bulgarian northwest. The average annual temperature is 10.5�C. The average January temperature is around O�C. The country has nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ethnographical village of Bozhenci is located near Gabrovo. The highest peak of Pirin Mountain (Vihren - 2916m) is at a day's walk from the
city. The municipality town is famous with its planetarium centre, drama theatre, and historical museum. The
nightlife in Varna is notorious, especially during the summer season.Burgas - Known for its commercial port (Port of Burgas) and oil refinery.Vratsa - One of the most picturesque
city in Bulgaria. The original
city castle and walls are reconstructed. The southwest of the country is
mountainous with two alpine ranges - Rila and Pirin and further east are the lower but more extensive Rhodope Mountains. The town is an important economic and administrative, tourist and cultural centre. There is a monument in honour of a battle for the liberation of Bulgaria visible from the
city at Mount Shipka. There is Thracian tomb near Kazanlak, which can be visited. Varna - The nation's third largest
city is a primary
beach resort.