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Bulgaria - Countless Travel Opportunities

Bulgaria - Countless Travel Opportunities

By Alexandra Dimitrova

Can you imagine what fascinating cultural heritage and abundance of top cultural features can be found in Bulgaria? Innumerable stunning landmarks, travel hotspots and tourist attractions are awaiting you.

Drop in and discover the charm and beauty of different centuries and cultures, admire historical sights and see how traditions and religions have given Bulgaria its unmistakable face.

UNESCO Sites – 7 cultural and 2 natural sites, a fraction of the invaluable world heritage.

Thracian Tombs and Treasures - Bulgaria is Europe’s earliest inhabited area and the Thracians are among the first settlers in the Bulgarian lands. The Thracian civilization is evidenced by the numerous archaeological finds, uncovered tombs and treasures. 

Churches and Monasteries - The hundred Bulgarian monasteries and churches have preserved unique examples of Bulgarian iconography, icon-painting and wood-carving.

Basilicas and Fortresses - Grandiose monuments and splendid cathedrals, constructed in a very specific architectural style of Eastern-Byzantine synthesis.

Architecture - Influenced by a variety of ancient styles with abundance of architectural decorations and paintings. The houses feature graceful curved bay-windows and ornate wooden ceilings along with hand-painted murals.

Traditions and Art - Bulgaria has traditions dating back over 2 millennia. The country has a wealth of mysterious Thracian treasures and burial tombs, magnificent frescos and many brilliant examples of ancient arts. Bulgarian fine arts - paintings, graphic art, sculpture and monumental art, as well as Bulgarian applied arts - ceramics, pottery, textile, metal plastic arts, wood-carving, have their roots deep in prehistoric times.

Music - Bulgaria has been famous for its singers and great voices for many years. Descending of the legendary Orpheus, the Bulgarian singers and musicians talent is appreciated as mystic, cosmic, magic and unique on world famous musical stages.

Wines - Archeology, folklore and literature have left numerous evidences of vine planting and wine production on Bulgarian lands since ancient times – 6,000 BC.

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