Bulgaria: attractions and places of interest

Bulgaria has been famous for its special pink oil since ancient times. It is still used in cosmetology, perfumery and many other fields. For the production of oil, special varieties of roses are used, which are grown in a valley dedicated to this flower. History of the Valley of Roses It is believ...

The Boyana Church is located in the eponymous area of Sofia. The area is built in low-rise private houses, and there is an old park around the church. Church history The Boyana Church has a long and interesting history, the church itself is very clearly visible. It was built in three stages, and m...

Bozhentsite or Bozhentsi - a village for 100 houses, in which 40 people live, because it is not just a village, it is an architectural and ethnographic museum in the open air. History The history of the origin and names of the village of Bozhentsite is associated with the battle of Bozhana, who mo...

One of the most popular and often visited monasteries in Bulgaria is considered to be Bachkovo Monastery, only the Rielsky Holy Monastery can compete with it. Good location and good transport accessibility is a clear advantage that attracts tourists and pilgrims. History Bachkovo Monastery was cal...

Arbanasi is a small village, it is located in the Velikotyrnovsk region of Bulgaria. A small village, with a population of about 350 people, is sometimes called a city in respect of its history. The inhabitants of the country and tourists are very interested in ancient buildings that have settled he...

In the Balkan Mountains near the town of Vratz there is an amazing cave called Ledenika. The cave includes 10 halls with a total length of about 350 meters. Ledenik Cave is located on the territory of the Bulgarian natural park "Vrachansky Balkan". The name of the cave was given by numerous stalact...