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Tourist Attractions in Bulgaria

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Bulgaria

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About Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a European country with a rich cultural heritage, warm sea, sandy beaches and picturesque mountain peaks. The mild climate contributes to the fact that holidays here are pleasant at almost any time of the year. And let the sandy beaches are not so attractive in winter, but ski resorts are able to give a full-fledged holiday to both lovers of active pastime and connoisseurs of natural beauty. More and more often our compatriots associate Bulgaria with inexpensive but high-quality holidays.

It is worth telling separately about Bulgarian cuisine. Traditional recipes of cooking here have their own unique national flavour. The presence of a large number of vegetables, fragrant spices and seasonings, fruits and cereals – without all this it is impossible to imagine traditional Bulgarian dishes. In addition to sweet desserts, sheep cheese with a glass of red wine is served as an appetiser.

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Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Bulgaria

Seven Rila Lakes

4.9/5
1265 reviews
The Rila Lakes are located in the north-western part of the mountain range of the same name. You can reach them by ski lift. The hike will take you much longer. When you reach the end point of your journey, you will see an unforgettably beautiful picture: glacial lakes with crystal clear water against the backdrop of mountain peaks pointing up into the sky.

Belogradchik Fortress

4.8/5
8020 reviews
Both man and nature have worked on this piece of land. The first defences were built here in Roman times. Nature has created perhaps the most unusual mountain range here. Over time, the bizarrely shaped rocks were given their own names and became legends.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Rozhen Monastery

4.8/5
6206 reviews
This monastery is situated at the foot of the Piri Mountains. The stained glass windows and frescoes, the ancient iconostasis and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary have been preserved to this day and delight the eyes of the faithful and tourists alike. In the architectural design of the monastery there is no pretentiousness and pomp. The whole monastery complex fascinates with its simple lines and graceful architectural composition.

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

0/5
The funerary ornaments and other details of the burial have not survived. However, the frescoes have survived, which are marvellous in their beauty. Their value is immense, as they date back to the 4th century BC. The Thracian tomb is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, so they created an exact copy of it for tourists.

St. George Rotunda Church

4.6/5
2637 reviews
This early Christian church has a very unusual history. It was converted into a mosque under Turkish rule from the 16th to the 19th century and only at the end of the 19th century did the Rotunda of St George become a Christian church again. It was even possible to restore the frescoes on the walls and dome of the building. Today, as before, services are held here, and there is also a museum.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Shiroka Laka

0/5
Beautiful two-storey houses with bay windows and wooden staircases, streets lined with cobblestones, elegant bridges with wooden railings – all this resembles the setting for an old film. The village is reverent to its customs and folklore. The village is located on the territory of the architectural reserve. There is also an ethnographic museum and many other places related to the Bulgarian Renaissance.

Natural Products Rose Valley, Bulgaria.

4.3/5
74 reviews
Millions of roses. Every woman dreams of seeing, if not receiving as a gift, at least seeing such a sea of flowers at once. If you visit the valley near the Tunja River, you will have the opportunity to enjoy this unforgettable sight, and the exquisite fragrance of thousands of flowers will make your head spin. You will definitely want to come back here more than once.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Vitosha

4.8/5
382 reviews
The mountain slope covered with coniferous forests is an ideal place for hiking in summer, autumn and spring. With the arrival of winter Vitosha is covered with snow and becomes a place of pilgrimage for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts. Ski resorts, democratic prices and good service attract quite a large number of tourists here.

Tsarevets Fortress

4.7/5
11599 reviews
It is not for nothing that this fortress was the residence of the Bulgarian kings. The entire architectural ensemble of this structure literally “screams” of wealth and grandeur. In addition, this place is literally wrapped in many legends and fairy tales. You should definitely see it with your own eyes. No photos can convey the globality and monumentality of this architectural monument.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Baba Vida Fortress

4.7/5
5891 reviews
The Baba Vida Fortress Museum stands on the banks of the Danube. Many events in the history of Bulgaria are closely connected with this architectural monument. Today, special theatrical performances are organised for tourists and holidaymakers on the territory of the fortress. The distant past will come to life before your eyes, you will learn more about the life and culture of this country, and simply get aesthetic pleasure from the performance.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

NATIONAL HISTORY-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESERVE

4.8/5
52 reviews
On the territory of the ancient settlement of Pliski today a historical and archaeological reserve has been created. In the distant past, the capital of Danube Bulgaria was located here. Today some of the buildings have been successfully reconstructed. The best preserved are the remains of the ancient palace belonging to Omurtag Khan.

Quiet Sea Villa with a Private Garden

5/5
6 reviews
The residence of Queen Mary was built especially for this royal personage. The architecture of the palace ensemble successfully combines elements of European and Arabic styles. Its terrace offers a beautiful view of the azure sea, mountain ranges and botanical gardens.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Boyana Church

4.5/5
5042 reviews
Bojanka Church was included in the UNESCO list of cultural heritage for a reason. On its walls there is a unique medieval painting dating back to 1259. The images of saints amaze with their realism and detail. The artistic and historical value of these wall paintings can hardly be overestimated.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Apartment Old Town Sozopol

4.7/5
3 reviews
This ancient town, in addition to the beauty of nature, pleases the eye with its many architectural monuments and ancient temples. The historical centre of Sozopol is declared an architectural reserve. The modern part of the town has a well-developed infrastructure with many hotels, cafes and restaurants.

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

4.7/5
18461 reviews
The Cathedral of St Alexander Nevsky is the second largest Orthodox church in Bulgaria. Its wall paintings include 273 manuscript frescoes. In the decoration of the church one can notice unique Orthodox icons by famous Russian masters.
Open time
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Old town Nessebar Parking

4.4/5
1358 reviews
This city has something to surprise both experienced travellers and newcomers. Many architectural monuments here date back to the period of prosperity of the Byzantine Empire. In the list of the most famous and visited places in Old Nessebar are the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Church of St. Stephen. The favourable geographical location attracts crowds of tourists.
Open time
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Rila Monastery

4.8/5
17514 reviews
It is difficult to convey in words the beauty and grandeur of this monastery complex. Carved iconostases, wall paintings by famous artists of the time, ancient icons and unique architecture make this monastery a pearl of world architecture. This male monastery is still active today, occupying a total area of about 8800 square metres.
Open time
Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

City History Museum

4.7/5
100 reviews
This town has everything that Bulgaria can boast of: sea, beaches, wine of its own production, countless architectural monuments, temples and museums. Many famous artists, writers and cultural figures of the Bulgarian Renaissance lived and worked in Melnik.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Ancient sanctuary city Perperikon

4.7/5
4663 reviews
This archaeological complex from the Middle Ages can most accurately be described by one word, “monumental”. According to legend, this is where the tomb of Orpheus is located. There was also a temple dedicated to the god Dionysius. Perperikon is an ancient city. Many mysteries and secrets it still keeps from prying eyes.
Open time
Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Djumaya Mosque

4.8/5
108 reviews
Jumaya Mosque is admired by all tourists regardless of religion. First of all, the artistic decoration of the outer facade and inner walls of the building attracts attention. The decorations on the exterior facade are not too noticeable, but inside the mosque, the elegant and stylised plant ornaments make an unforgettable impression.