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Bulgarian
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Sofia, Sunny Beach, Bansko, Varna, Plovdiv, Blagoevgrad
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Bulgaria
has recently grown into a popular holiday destination for British
tourists with an increasing number of hotels, apartments and other
accommodation. Part of the Balkans in south-eastern Europe, it
borders five other countries: Romania to the north (separated
by the River Danube), Serbia and Macedonia to the west, and Greece
and Turkey to the south with the Black Sea to the east. It includes
parts of the old Roman provinces of Moesia, Thrace and Macedonia.
After a history bound by numerous invasions and political subdivisions,
Bulgaria declared her independence from the Ottoman Empire in
1908. After World War II in 1945 Bulgaria became a communist state
and part of the Eastern Bloc, dominated by the USSR. Then, in
1990, the country abandoned Communism by popular assent and Bulgaria
moved towards democracy and free-market capitalism. Currently
Bulgaria is a parliamentary democracy and became a member of the
European Union in 2007 having joined NATO in 2004. It has a population
of approximately 7½ million.
Map of Bulgaria
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Sofia
(Sofiya)
Sofia is the
capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is located in the west
of the country, at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia
Valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Its development
as a significant settlement owes much to its central position
in the Balkans. A number of ancient Roman, Byzantine and medieval
Bulgarian buildings have been preserved in the city and its outskirts.
Most notably, the 10th century Boyana Church (one of the UNESCO
World Heritage protected sites), the Church of St George, considered
the oldest building in Sofia, and also an early Byzantine Church
(St Sophia). The city has an extensive nightlife scene with many
nightclubs, live venues, pubs, "mehani" (traditional
taverns) and restaurants. Sofia has a humid continental climate
with high temperatures. Temperatures in Sofia generally remain
cooler than other parts of Bulgaria in summer, due to the high
altitude of the valley in which it is located.
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Blagoevgrad/Bansko
Blagoevgrad/Bansko
is one of the largest towns in south western Bulgaria and is situated
in the valley of the Struma River at the foot of the Rila and
Pirin Mountains, about 65 miles south of Sofia, close to the Greek,
Serbian and Republic of Macedonia borders. There are 30 mineral
springs in the region with temperatures up to 55°C which make
it a popular spa resort. The city is the economic and cultural
centre of south western Bulgaria. Blagoevgrad features a pedestrianised
town centre with 19th century architecture and numerous restaurants,
cafés, coffee shops and boutiques. The climate is defined
as transitional continental with a strong Mediterranean influence
and summers are long and dry, with a small amount of rainfall.
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Plovdiv
Plovdiv is
the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is situated in the southern
part of the Plovdiv Plain on the two banks of the Maritsa River.
The city has historically developed on seven hills and because
of these Plovdiv is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The
City of the Seven Hills". It has a humid subtropical climate
and the summers are hot, moderately dry and sunny. Plovdiv is
a major cultural centre and has many archaeological sites; it
is among the few cities with two ancient theatres and the remains
of medieval walls and towers, Ottoman baths, mosques and a well
preserved old quarter with beautiful houses, churches and narrow
paved streets. There are numerous museums, art galleries and cultural
institutions and the city is host to musical, theatrical and film
events.
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Smolyan & Pamporovo
Smolyan is
located in the valley of the Cherna and the Byala Rivers in the
central Rhodopes at the foot of the mountains' highest part, south
of the popular ski resort Pamporovo. The town and ski resort are
in the very south of Bulgaria not far from the the border with
Greece and stands higher than many Bulgarian cities. The views
are impressive and it is well known for its mix of ancient and
modern architecture, which include many churches, museums and
art galleries. The summers are hot and dry. Pamporovo is a popular
ski resort in the Smolyan Province, southern Bulgaria, one of
the best-known in south eastern Europe and is popular for complete
beginners and intermediates. It is set amongst magnificent pine
forests and is a major winter resort for skiing and snowboarding.
It is also a popular tourist place in summer. The town centre
has a number of excellent hotels and bars. Winters in Pamporovo
tend to be mild, but have around 150 days of snowfall each year.
This combination allows for a long skiing season and is renowned
for its large number of sunny days during the winter.
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Sunny
Beach
Sunny
Beach is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.
It is the biggest holiday resort in Bulgaria with attractive sandy
beaches and is very popular with tourists. There are many restaurants
and numerous live music bars, pubs, nightclubs, discos, and cafés.
It has a Mediterranean climate, the summers are typically hot and
dry, but rarely oppressive, with moderate, relative humidity. Sunny
Beach has quickly become a very popular holiday resort and short
break destination.
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Varna
Varna is the
largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast
and in Northern Bulgaria. It is a major tourist destination, with
a business and university centre, seaport and the headquarters
of the Bulgarian Navy. The town has some of the finest and oldest
museums, professional arts companies and national arts festivals
and is known for its century old traditions in visual arts, music,
and book publishing, as well as for its bustling current pop culture
scene. Over the past few decades, it developed as a festival centre
of international standing. Varna is shortlisted as European Capital
of Culture for 2019.
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Bourgas
(Burgas)
Bourgas
(Burgas) is the second largest city and seaside resort on the
Bulgarian Black Sea coast and is an important industrial, transport,
cultural and tourist centre. It is surrounded by the coastal
Burgas Lakes and located at the westernmost point of the Black
Sea. It has the largest and most important Bulgarian port. The
climate is sunny with predominantly temperate weather. Burgas
is an excellent tourist destination with beautiful sea views.
Visitors to Bourgas find that dining is inexpensive and shopping
is more than reasonable, yet the location and proximity to a
good train service allows tourists to stay in the city while
visiting all the surrounding countryside.
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