bulgaria
Bulgaria is a small country situated in the eastern part of Europe. It boasts an ancient history, a rich cultural heritage and a plethora of monuments. With pleasant weather and wonderful resorts both in the mountains and at the seaside, along the Black Sea coast you'll find Sunny Beach, Nessabar and Golden Sands, while Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets are famous wintertime destinations. Sofia, Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo are also worth a visit. The traditional cuisine has locally grown vegetables and fruits as the main staples. Tasting the much-celebrated Bulgarian wines is also a must.
Sights in bulgaria
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Boyana Church, Sofia
The church is internationally known mainly for its unique wall paintings done by an unknown painter in 1259.
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Rila Monastery, Blagoevgrad
The Rila Monastery has enjoyed great respect ever since it was established in the 10th century.
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Bansko ski resort, Bansko
Bansko is Bulgaria's most popular ski resort, with the best and most modern ski centre. Bansko keeps the best snow record and boasts the longest ski season.
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USEFUL FACTS
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CapitalSofia
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GovernmentParliamentary democracy
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Area110,910 sq km
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Population7,679,290
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ClimateTemperate
-cold winters-dry summers
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Calling Code+359
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