The Rila Lakes are located in the northwestern part of the mountain range of the same name. You can get to them by lift. The walking tour will take you much longer. When you reach the end point of your journey, you will see an unforgettable picture in its beauty: glacial lakes with crystal clear water against the backdrop of mountain peaks soaring into the sky.

Both people and nature have worked on this piece of land. The first defensive fortifications began to be built here during the Roman Empire. Nature has created, perhaps, the most unusual mountain range here. The freakishly shaped rocks eventually got their own names and became overgrown with legends.

This monastery is located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains. Stained glass windows and frescoes, ancient iconostases and the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary have been preserved to this day, and delight the eyes of both believers and tourists. There is no pretentiousness and pomposity in the architectural design of the monastery. The entire monastery complex fascinates with the simplicity of lines and the elegance of architectural composition.

Funeral decorations and other details of the burial have not reached our days. But the frescoes, amazing in their beauty, have been preserved. Their value is simply enormous, because they date back to the 4th century BC. The Thracian tomb is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, so an exact copy of it was created for tourists.

This early Christian church has a very unusual history. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, during the Turkish rule, it was converted into a mosque and only at the end of the 19th century, the Rotunda of St. George again became a Christian church. It was even possible to restore the frescoes on the walls and dome of the building. Today, as before, divine services are held here, as well as a museum.

Beautiful two—storey houses with bay windows and wooden stairs, streets lined with cobblestones, elegant bridges with wooden railings - all this resembles the scenery for an old movie. Here they are sensitive to their customs and folklore. The village is located on the territory of an architectural reserve. There is also an ethnographic museum and many other places associated with the Bulgarian Renaissance.

Millions of roses. Every woman dreams, if not to receive as a gift, then at least to see 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 aroma of a thousand flowers will turn your head. You will definitely want to come back here even once.

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, affordable prices and good service attract quite a large number of tourists here.

No wonder this fortress was the residence of the Bulgarian tsars. The entire architectural ensemble of this building literally "screams" about wealth and greatness. In addition, this place is literally covered with many legends and fairy tales. You definitely need to see it with your own eyes. No photographs are able to convey the globality and monumentality of this architectural monument.

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 arranged for tourists and vacationers on the territory of the fortress. The distant past comes to life before your eyes, you will get acquainted with the life and culture of this country in more detail, and just get aesthetic pleasure from watching the performance.text

A historical and archaeological reserve has been created on the territory of the ancient settlement of Pliski today. In the distant past, the capital of Danube Bulgaria was located here. To date, some of the buildings have been successfully reconstructed. The remains of an ancient palace belonging to Khan Omurtag are best preserved.

The residence of Queen Mary was built specifically for this crowned person. The architecture of the palace ensemble successfully combines elements of European and Arabic styles. Its terrace offers a beautiful view of the azure expanse of the sea, mountain ranges and the botanical garden.

The Boyana Church was not included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage list for nothing. A unique medieval painting dating back to 1259 has been preserved on its walls. The images of saints amaze with their realism and elaboration of details. The artistic and historical value of these wall paintings is difficult to overestimate.

This ancient town, in addition to the beauty of nature, pleases the eye with numerous architectural monuments and ancient temples. The historical center of Sozopol is declared an architectural reserve. The modern part of the city has a well-developed infrastructure, there are many hotels, cafes and restaurants.

The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky is the second largest Orthodox church in Bulgaria. His mural has 273 hand-painted frescoes. In the decoration of the temple, you can notice unique Orthodox icons by famous Russian masters.

This city has something to surprise both experienced travelers and newcomers. Many architectural monuments here date back to the period of prosperity of the Byzantine Empire. The list of the most famous and visited places of Old Nessebar includes the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Church of St. Stephen. A good geographical location attracts crowds of tourists here.

It is difficult to convey in words all the beauty and grandeur of this monastic complex. Carved iconostases, wall paintings by famous artists of that time, ancient icons and unique architecture make this monastery a pearl of world architecture. This monastery is still active today, occupying a territory with a total area of about 8800 sq.m.

And this city has everything that Bulgaria can boast of: the 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.

More precisely, this archaeological complex of the Middle Ages can be described in one word "monumentality". According to legend, it is here that Orpheus' grave is located. There was also a temple dedicated to the god Dionysius. Perpericon is an ancient city. He still keeps a lot of secrets and secrets from prying eyes.

The Jumaya Mosque is admired by all tourists, regardless of religion. First of all, the artistic design of the external facade and internal walls of the building attracts attention. The decorations on the exterior facade are not too noticeable, but inside the mosque, the elegant, and stylized floral ornament painting simply makes an unforgettable impression.