ABOUT BULGARIA

Bulgaria is a wonderful country situated in Eastern Europe still waiting to be discovered by tourists. It was founded in 681 and its lands were inhabited since the 6 th century B.C. Bulgaria posesses lots of historical monuments and unique natural landmarks. There are lots of majestic mountains, beautiful valleys, rivers and a seacoast, all of which are worth visiting during any of the four seasons. Bulgaria is a country where the Renaissance crafts and folklore traditions are still alive and deserve the admiration of the visitors.

 

Bulgarian lands are ones of rich history. The Balkan Peninsula has been a major crossroad between different cultures. The lands of Bulgaria were inhabited since ancient times. Here used to live Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs and Old Bulgarians. They all left traces of cultural life and traditions. In the Bulgarian lands is found the most ancient processed gold treasure known on Earth as well as numerous Thracian tumuli. There are still preserved majestic remains of ancient civilizations. The hundreds of churches, architectural ensambles are a memory of bygone times but they are still preserved. Do you know that in 681 in Europe there were only three states – the Eastern Roman Empire, the Western Roman Empire and Bulgaria?

 

Bulgaria is a country with unique cultural and historical heritage.

The country is a vibrant cultural center rich in centuries-old artistic traditions, especially in music, dance, applied and fine art, literature. Bulgaria is a country where traditional crafts still exist in their original form and where the cultural heritage is still preserved in its most vibrant and rich forms. Now, you can experience the pastoral harmony of life in the Bulgarian villages – architectural reserves and to feel the indigenous folk art, cultural customs and traditions.

 

Bulgaria has a truly unique natural environment: a striking topographic variety within a relatively small compass, a scenic landscape with an abundance of rivers, lakes and mineral springs, and a rich plant and animal life. Combined with remarkable cultural, historical, ethnographic and architectural diversity, this makes Bulgaria one of the most popular tourist destinations. The country has three national parks, 55 nature reserves, 9 national parks, numerous natural landmarks and protected areas. For its modest size, Bulgaria possesses an incredible variety of mountains. Rila and Pirin are of the Alpine type of mountains. Here you can find the Balkan Range, known as “the Godfathers” of the whole peninsula. The Rhodopes are a sea of green hills, which hide unusual natural charm.

 

Thanks to its natural resources, archaeological and historical landmarks, Bulgaria is offering a great variety of tours: sea, mountain, spa, adventure, cultural, rural, archaeological, spiritual, wine, ethno-art etc. – the choice is yours.

 

Whatever you choose – you will be warmly welcome as our guest and be sure that on departing you will become our friend.