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The next European capital on your 'must-visit' list
If Bulgaria, and in particular the capital city Sofia, have already become a focus of your interest, the best thing to do is come and visit. It is as simple as that – until we sink into the place’s vibrant life we can’t really say we know it.
Sofia is a city that grows but never ages. It is an ancient city but in fact it is very new – the modern-day city was built 125 years ago. Monuments to its rich Thracian, Roman, Protobulgar and Ottoman history rub shoulders with modern-day edifices of cosmopolitan city life, testifying to the country's eternal bond between past and present. With the over 250 historic landmarks and architectural monuments blending in with the city's modern skyline the city is an interesting . . . |
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Bourgas |
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The sea city that brings all that is distant together
Plan your unforgettable long weekend in Bourgas. The town gave birth to many of Bulgarian musicians, poets, singers and artists. Maybe the secret is the romantic atmosphere, the cultural heritage, the marvelous sea, the enviable lifestyle of the people, or the wonderful fusion they create. In either case, Bourgas is a place loved by everybody.
A town with ancient past and exotic present, nowadays it bears a special artistic spirit. For the first time the name of Bourgas appeared as early as 1306 in a poem by Manuel Phil, Byzantium poet, as Pirgos - the Greek equivalent to the Latin word Burgos, i.e., 'the Tower': a name preserved in local legends, and dating as back as 1st or 2nd century AD, when a Roman travel st . . . |
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Varna |
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The ancient treasure
Varna – the city where world’s oldest golden treasure was found is now a big cultural, tourist and economic centre. Varna is the largest city on the coast. Situated some 470km east of Sofia, ‘the sea capital’ gains growing importance for the country’s trade and business. Varna Harbor and the International Airport are also a big infrastructure factor.
The lands where the today’s city raises has been inhabited by some of the world's greatest cultures. Artifacts from the earliest inhabitants date back from the year 5 000 BC – the years when the golden treasure has been buried. Today many buildings and works of art are evidence of Varna multi cultural interesting past.
Among the most visited tourist sights are the remnants of the Roman Spa and . . . |
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