Bulgaria Next Tourist Destination

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Make Your Holiday To Bulgaria

Bulgaria: A Small Country with Big Reasons

to Become the Next Tourist Destination

Bulgaria is a small country located in the southeastern part of Europe. It has a total land area of 110,994 kilometers

and is surrounded by equally small countries. Romania is located in the north, with Serbia and Macedonia sitting at

the east, Greece and Turkey under it, and the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria experiences hot summers and long, coldwinters. This is common for countries located in the central part of Europe.

In the recent years, the Republic of Bulgaria has been topping the surveys on the ideal destinations in Europe to visit

while on a tight budget. Last 2011, the country was chosen to be Britains top destination for cost-efficient vacations.

Bulgaria is considered to be relatively cheaper to visit than other European country. As of 2012, ten standard holiday

items and costs will cost tourists GBP 42.79, while in other European countries the same items will set tourists for

more than GBP 50.00.

Reasons to Visit Bulgaria

Food is one of the top reasons to visit Bulgaria. The Bulgarians traditional dishes are familiar, but they add their

own specific touches of spices, additional ingredients, and precise cooking methods. Yogurt and feta are considered to

be the countrys staple food since they are the most popular food and are present on the table at all times.

The traditional culture of Bulgaria is also very rich. They showcase it through various yearly festivals, museums

and historical infrastructures. One of the countrys famous rituals is the Nestinarstvo ritual which involves dancing

barefoot on embers and is held in the village square. Another famous ritual is the Lazaruvane. It happens eight days

before Easter and symbolizes the beginning of the spring season. In this particular ritual, women pluck flowers to

make decors for the houses.

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There is plenty of amazing scenery to enjoy in Bulgaria. Visiting the scenic attractions of the country would not be

too much of a hassle since they weather would be pleasant at any given time. Bulgaria also has plenty of destinations

that are not flocked by tourists. Some of these destinations are the Sofia Park, Asens Fortress, and Bachkovo

Monasteries. Tourists can also opt to go hiking on one of the surrounding mountains of the country, more specifically

the Balkan Mountains.

The countrys historical sites should be every tourists number one priority when visiting Bulgaria. Bulgaria has

plenty of historical infrastructures to tell the countrys colorful history. There are several sites declared as world

heritage by UNESCO.

The country may be spilling of historical significance all over the place, but Bulgaria also has ski resorts where

tourists can enjoy various winter activities. Engaging in these activities is very affordable and can surely fit into

anyones budget.

The country has an entire museum dedicated to their world-famous wine. The museum is located in Pleven and

was opened to the public in 2008. Initially, the museum was built as an institute in 1902 where viticulturists can study

and experiment with various kinds of wines. It was formally known as the National Institute of Viticulture and

Oenology. The museum was built after French wine expert Pierre Viala recommended that the Bulgarians make

modifications in their wine varieties to further improve their wine production. Today, the museum houses an extensive

collection of Bulgarian wine with the oldest being almost 100 years old.

Even though Bulgaria is a small country, there are known to be approximately 40,000 historical monuments, 36

cultural reserves, 160 monasteries and around 300 galleries and museums located in this tiny republic. These

structures include Thracian tombs, and fortresses and historical monuments that date back as far as the First and

Second Bulgarian Kingdom.


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Destinations Under UNESCO World Heritage

Here are some of the tourist spots around Bulgaria to be included in the UNESCOGlobal Cultural Heritage list. You

can find how they look in the gallery.

The Rila Monasterywas included in the UNESCOGlobal Cultural Heritage in 1983. It is the biggest

monastery in Bulgaria. It was named after St. Ivan of Rila who was a hermit and lived in a cave. However, it was his

students who built the monastery. The complex occupies a total area of 8,800 square meters, and has a museum

where tourists can learn of the monasterys past.

The Madara Rideris a large rock relief that was carved on the Madara Plateau.The plateau is located at theeast of Shumen in northeastern Bulgaria. The relief is believed to go back as far as 710 AD. The relief features a

majestic horseman who is facing east and is stabbing a lion that situated at the feet of his horse with his spear. There is

an eagle flying in front of the horseman that is believed to be chased by a dog. The Madara Rideris believed to

signify a military triumph.

The Thracian Tombof Sveshtari is a 3rd century BC Getic tomb. This UNESCOsite was included in the list in

1982. It can be found in the Razgrad Province, northeast of Bulgaria. In 2012, archaeologists were able to discover

treasures that included a golden ring, 100 golden buttons and 44 female figure depictions. According to archaeologists,

the site was part of the Getan city of Helis.

The Rock Churchesof Ivanovo are a set of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries carved together out

of a large rock. The churches are renowned for its medieval frescoes. The rock is believed to have been carved in the

17th century. This UNESCOsite was included in the list in 1979.

The Boyana Churchis located in the outskirts of Sofia. It is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church. The

original structure, which was the east wing of the two-storey church, was built in the late 10th or early 11th century.

During the Second Bulgarian Empire in the 13th century the central wing was built. In the middle of the 19th century

the entire structure was completed when the west wing was added. It was included to the UNESCOGlobal Cultural

Heritage last 1979.

The Thracian Tombof Kazanlak is located near the Kazanlak town in central Bulgaria, hence the name. The

tomb is part of a larger Thracian necropolis. It is like a vaulted brickwork tomb that has a narrow corridor that leads to

a round burial chamber. Both the corridor and the burial chamber depict a man and a woman, a Thracian couple,

taking part in a ritual funeral feast. The tomb dates back to the 4th century BCE and was inducted to

the UNESCOHeritage list last 1979.

The Old Nessebarcan be found 36 kilometers northeast of Burgas which is located on the Black Sea coast. It is

one of the oldest towns in the entire Europe, and was founded 3,200 years ago. During the Middle

Ages, Nessebarwas called Mesambria.

Many can say that Bulgaria went through a lot of things throughout its entire history as compared to an ordinary

country, considering that it is fairly small. The Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and proto-Bulgarians have left the tiny

country with a diverse culture a nd rich history. Aside from the UNESCOWorld Heritage sites that were mentioned

above, Bulgaria is also famous for its scenic attractions and serene surroundings.

Bulgaria may be a small country but do not let its limited space and bewildering past deter you from visiting this

beautiful and exciting country. Surely, there are more things to be discovered in Bulgaria.

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