Bulgaria Sights

Bulgaria Major Bulgarian resorts - Sunny Beach, St. Constantine and Elena, Golden Sands, Albena, Kranevo, - separated from the bustle and stress of large cities, while located near the important tourist attractions.

At the major Bulgarian resorts, sandy beaches, the general and free. Umbrellas and sun loungers - for an extra fee. Cost lounger - 4 BGL, umbrella - from 2 BGL. The majority of Bulgarian beaches awarded "cinego flag of the European Union - the sign of environmental cleanliness.

Sofia
In Sofia, one of the oldest cities in Europe, many fine specimens of church and historic architecture. Most city tours start from the walls of Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Aleksandronevskaya Lavra, 1882 - 1912.), Which was built in honor of 200 thousand Russian soldiers who died in the struggle for the liberation of Bulgaria from Turkish domination. It is the largest cathedral in Bulgaria (area - 2600 square meters. M., height - 52 pm, the bell tower of the cathedral found 12 gold-plated bells, the largest of which weighs 11 758 kg.) And the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans. In the crypt of the cathedral is the Museum of icons, and the interior of the cathedral is striking richness of architectural forms, majestic paintings, icons and mosaics. In the cathedral there is a building of the Foreign Art Gallery with an extensive collection of European, African and Oriental art.

Through the square of the cathedral is the church of St. Sophia (VI cent.), Which gave the name of the city. During the Turkish domination of the temple were added minarets and a long time it functioned as a mosque until two earthquakes of the twentieth century, not destroyed the minarets, after which the mosque was closed. The walls of the church is located Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

One of the most interesting sights of the capital is built of red brick in place of the Roman rotunda church of St. George - the oldest temple of Sofia. On the inner side of the dome frescoes, the earliest of which date back to X century, and the streets outside to preserve the remnants of ancient Serdica (the Roman name of the city). Under the Hotel Rila discovered the ruins of a Roman residence with beautifully preserved mosaics.

In the area of the People's Assembly is situated the majestic building of the National Assembly (1884) with a set in front of her equestrian statue of Russian Emperor Alexander II. On Boulevard Kings Osvoboditel can pass the Russian church of St. Nicholas (1913) and the Museum of Natural Sciences, to the area Batenberg, considered the center of Sofia. In the square there is a building of the former mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov, located opposite the National Gallery of Art and the National Ethnographic Museum in the building of the former Royal Palace (1887). The park is located east of the mausoleum of the People's Theater. Ivan Vazov (1907) in baroque style. On the western side of the square, behind the building of the Bulgarian National Bank, is Buyuk Mosque Jami (1496). In the area of the street Largo are the National Archaeological Museum, St. Peter's Church of Samothrace (XIV century.) Baths Bashi mosque (1576), the Sofia Synagogue (1909), an underground shopping mall and the market (1911).

The most beautiful city boulevard - Vitosha Boulevard, extending from Easter church, past the many underground shopping galleries, to the area of the Palace of Culture with a monument to 1300-th anniversary of Bulgaria. In lying near the building of the Palace of Justice (1936) is the National Museum of History - one of the largest historical museums in the Balkans, famous for its collection of gold discoveries in the IV. BC. e. from excavations at Panagyurishte. The museum also possesses the only copy of the Bulgarian medieval chronicles - "Stories of John Skylitzes - a major source of the history of the first Bulgarian kingdom.

Outside Graf Ignatiev is rebuilt from the "Black mosque" Church of St. Sedmochislennitsy (1528). Also of interest are the Botanical Museum in the National Botanical Gardens, Zoological Museum at the zoo, the National Museum of Natural History, Museum of Sofia City Art Gallery in Central Park, the buildings of the Sofia University. Kliment Ohridski Sofia and the mineral baths, built on the site of the Roman term.

Bojana - suburban district in the south-west of the city, adjacent to the foot of the Vitosha Mountain (2290 m). In the upper part of it is paid in the list of UNESCO World Heritage "small Boyana church with magnificent murals in the XIII. Vitosha mountain itself is a traditional place for winter holidays, there are many mountain hotels, lifts, observation platforms and infrastructure sufficient rest.

119 km. south of the capital lies the famous Rila Monastery (X cent.) - one of the spiritual centers of the country. On its territory there are such unique structures as the five-storied tower (1335) with the Church of the Transfiguration, Church Gate (XIV century., Now stored in the historical museum of the monastery), numbering 16,000 volumes of the monastery library, Hrelova tower, five-domed Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin , the original "magernitsa" - monastery refectory, etc. Not far from Sofia, Pernik, are the ruins of a Byzantine fortress, and the Bank (17 km. west of the capital) - the best of the Bulgarian thermal spas with odes "universal" structure. In the valley of the Struma River (76 km. To the south-east of Sofia) is located Zemen Monastery (XIII century.) With the unique Church of St. John the Divine, famous for its beautiful murals.

Veliko Tarnovo
In the city-reserve Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185 - 1393 gg.), You should definitely drop in for inspection of royal palaces, scenic towers Patriarchal and Baldwin in Tsarevets on the homonymous hill, near which regularly show "Sound and light "tell the story of the city. Interesting picturesque quarter Varosha, the monastery of St. Peter and Paul (XIII century.) And Kapinovsky, as well as the church of St. Demetrios Church of Thessalonica (XI century., The oldest in town) and of the Holy Forty Martyrs (1230). The city is the University. Cyril and Methodius - the second largest in the country, as well as the great museums of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and the Museum of the Renaissance, numerous art galleries and lots of colorful houses in the national style.

In the vicinity of the city lie the picturesque foothills of Stara Planina ( "old mountain") with lots of caves and excellent conditions for climbing and trekking. At the top 1306-meter Shipka Pass is a monument to Russian troops and Bulgarian volunteers who became famous during the heroic defense of the pass from Turkish troops in August 1887 in the most Shipka Pass (13 km. From the pass) is a unique church (1896 - 1902.) whose dome cast from shells collected on the battlefield near the pass (the largest bell weighs 12 tons). In the crypt of the church are buried the remains of Russian soldiers, and on 34 marble plates inside the temple are carved the names of Russian and Bulgarian soldiers who died at the Shipka Pass and at Kazanlak.

7 km. north of Veliko Tarnovo is carefully restored Transfiguration Monastery (XIV century.) with remarkable frescoes and icons of Zograph master Dospevski (1864). On the other hand River Gorge. Yantra is the Monastery of the Holy Trinity (1847), and 12 km. south of Veliko Tarnovo is a unique monument of medieval architecture - Kilifarevo monastery (1348 - 1350 gg., rebuilt in 1718) with a beautiful Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (restored and rebuilt in 1840), the Chapel of St. Ivan Rilski, and St. Theodosia Tarnovo, which are decorated with icons of the best representatives of the Tryavna school of painting.

3 km. to the north-east of Veliko Tarnovo spreads ancient village of Arbanassi, famous for picturesque stone houses of XVI - XVII centuries. as well as the Church of the Nativity and the Archangel (XVII century.) deemed to be monuments of national culture. A 30 km. the city located balneological complex Vonescha water "with its own sources of healing mineral water.

Gabrovo
Gabrovo - the world's "capital of laughter, and interesting city with its tradition of 49 km. from Veliko Tarnovo. In Etar (9 km. From Gabrovo) is an ethnographic museum in the open, where you can learn about traditional crafts, distinctive cuisine and traditional rites.

Shumen
Shumen - big city, which lies between Varna and Veliko Tarnovo and one of the centers of the Bulgarian Middle Ages. Here, you should definitely visit the famous brewery, Shumen fortress (XII - XIV centuries. Now in its museum), Regional History Museum and is also considered the largest and most beautiful in Bulgaria Tombul Mosque (1744), beyond which is the Turkish market hall .

20 km. south-west of Shumen is Preslav (821) - the former capital of the First Bulgarian Kingdom. The most famous building of the ancient Great Preslav was round Golden Church (908, recently restored), interesting Archaeological Museum, the ruins of the fortress walls of the citadel, royal palace and the monasteries of the city.

Madara National Historical Park is located 18 km. east of Shumen. The city is famous for its caves and rocky 25-meter relief "Madara Horseman" (VIII cent.), Roman villas and walls of the medieval fortress on top of the cliff. In Pliska (681) interesting reconstruction of East Gate (IX cent.), The fortress of the Grand Palace, the Palace Church, Inner city and the ruins of the huge tri-Large Basilica (865).

Plovdiv
In Plovdiv, the second largest city of Bulgaria, be sure to inspect Trimontium ( "three hills", the old town) - the Roman Forum, a theater for 3 thousand seats and gates Hisar Kapija (II century. N. E.), And the Juma mosque ( XV cent.) and Soup kitchen (1445), Constantine and Helen Cathedral (1832) with a beautiful gallery of icons, the ruins of the Thracian city Evmolpias (II century. BC. e.) amphitheater Philip II of Macedon, as well as unique church - Holy Week, St. Demetrius and St. Marina (1854). Plovdiv Archaeological Museum is considered one of the best in the country, also good ethnographic museum in the house Koyumdzhoglu with excellent collection of national costumes, art gallery in the House of Baklanov and the Museum of National Revival.

30 km. of Plovdiv is situated monastery Bachkovo (Bachkovo Monastery, 1083) with the lovely church of the Archangel Michael (XII century.) Assumption (1604) and the chapel of St. Nicholas, the interior of which are painted the famous Zahari Zograf.

To the north-west of Plovdiv is a resort area Hicarya (ISAR, Roman August), known for its healing properties of mineral springs (27 - 51 C) since the days of ancient Rome. Now here is a large Atrium structure with numerous baths and fountains with mineral water. Also noteworthy are the ruins of Roman buildings and the Turkish fortress of Hissar.

In the south-western part of Pirin Mountain is "the smallest city in the country" - Melnik, famous for its wine cellars, rocks, Melnik pyramids, Rozhen Monastery and Church of St. Nicholas. Valuable monuments Rozhen monastery (XII - XIII cc.) Are the Church of the Holy Virgin, painted the southern wall (1661), as well as the unique carved wooden iconostasis and the lectern.

Golden sands - the pearl of the Bulgarian Riviera, a real godsend for those who want peace and quiet, and for those who prefer active rest.

Lush green National Park, an emerald the beautiful sea, the sun sparkling on the golden beach - all Golden Sands. Rainy days are few. Summer air is heated to +27 * C, and water - up to +24 * C. The resort infrastructure is developed so that each tourist can find offers for their taste and wealth. At the Golden Sands resort built around 65 hotels, 2 chalet, 10 cottages, over 70 restaurants, bars, cafes and nightclubs, which is a reliable guarantee that the rest of you will not be bored. For tourists there - more than 100 shops, an excellent opportunity to study almost any kind of sport, saturated ekskursioonnye programs and much more.

For an excellent environment, the resort is awarded annually to a prestigious international award "Blue Flag"

Therapeutic programs you can order representation "Solvex" at discounted rates.

Albena resort is located 40 km from the airport of Varna. The resort - 42 hotel and 4 camping different class to the total number of seats - 14 900. Beautiful natural environment, MIGA maritime climate, gentle warm sea with a flat sandy bottom and semikilometrovaya beach with fine sand, ideal for children and adults. Customer's service - a variety of entertainment: from restaurants to elite equestrian sports facilities. Well-developed visible water sports: scuba diving, boating, surfing, water skiing, etc.

Here annually conducting: a children's song festival, the festival "Golden antenna, football competitions, volleyball, tennis, boxing, sailing regattas and much more. Between the hotels, the center of the resort and the beach constantly ply mini-train. Duration of transfer: airport Varna - Albena - 50 min.

A haven for relaxation, resort Sunny Beach, this bay in the form of a semicircle, from the east to open for summer breezes and gentle waves. It is located 35 killometrah from the airport of Bourgas. Length of transfer to the resort takes 40-50 minutes.

Beach strip is 8 km from the golden-yellow fine sand and gently sloping sea bottom is ideal for rest with children. The climate is temperate on the resort - from May to October about 1700 hours of sunshine. Average temperature in summer - 28C; water - 25C. Over the past 2 years ifrastruktura the resort has changed. ostroeno lot of new hotels, restaurants, bars. Shops, a water park. Restaurants with live music and dancing will make your stay varied and fun, and prices riyatno surprise. Mini-train will take you anywhere in the resort.

Lovers of active holidays can do water sports, tennis, horseback riding, and on the beach there is a lot of water attratstsionov - "banana", boating, parasailing, Jet Ski, water skiing, surfing. Sunny Beach was awarded to International nakgara - "Blue Flag".

The resort complex St. Constantine and Elena - the oldest on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Located at 9 km. from the city of Varna, in a green forest in the beautiful pines. The presence of mineral springs, gives vozmozhnotst not just tan and relax, but also to improve their health. In hotels, Joliot-Curie "and" Elena "works of modern spa center. The resort complex St. Constantine and Elena has a well developed infrastructure, a large quantity of entertainment, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. At your service - a mini-train that takes you anywhere in the resort.

Near Golden Sands tourist complex is located Riviera. Rule here is peace and quiet. Izyskannogotenistogo the middle of the park with unique species of vegetation and ancient trees at the beach, built 6 hotels with 1000 beds. "Riviera" is created on the basis of the former government residence by the Federal Chancellor of Germany, President of Mexico and Prime Minister of India. This oasis of comfort - a five-star "Imperial", the famous elite tsentrdelovogo tourism. At the disposal of the guests of the resort, a seafood restaurant, beach bar, snack bar, cafe, playgrounds, 2 tennis courts, bicycles, table tennis, bowling, water sports and much more.

Kranevo
The small resort village about 20 km north of Varna on the Black Sea coast between the resorts of Golden Sands (8 km) and Albena (3 km), in a magnificent park with centuries-old cypress trees, lindens, oaks, fig trees and ivy, are so good for pleasant walks. The resort offers a wonderful combination of fresh air, mineral water, crystal clear sea and beautiful beaches. Clean, golden beach, calm sea, the proximity to two large resort complex in the Northern Black Sea coast, regular bus lines to Albena, Golden Sands and Varna, the impressive low prices and, of course, last but not least, many Chinese restaurants, Indian and traditional Bulgarian cuisine - Here is a list of special benefits Kranevo. Currently Kranevo become a new resort, with a predominance of small cozy hotels, family hotels and private apartments, together with the preserved base of hotels. Kranevo is primarily a family resort, where children are given special attention. In the complex a large number of sports grounds (volleyball, basketball, soccer field, tennis courts), summer theater, playground with slot machines, computer room, a disco, a kindergarten, children's clubs with qualified tutors who are always available to young guests. Beautiful beaches, reasonable prices, proximity to Albena and Golden Sands - an advantage Kranevo!

Pomorie
The ancient town of Pomorie is located on a narrow and rocky peninsula, 10 km south of Nessebar, 20 km from Bourgas and 18 km from the tourist complex "Sunny Beach". The town was founded in the IV century BC as a Greek colony called Anhialo, which means "near the salt." It is interesting for its historical monuments of ancient times and typical for this part of the Bulgarian architecture of apartment buildings, typical of Nessebar and Sozopol. Pomorie is famous as a spa center. The city is famous for its excellent white wines, brandy, producing famous Bulgarian brandy "Pliska", "Pomorie", "Sunny Beach" and the extraction of sea salt, with the production of a number of medicinal preparations. At the present time is the sea resort of Pomorie and the center of mud. South of town is the Thracian domed tomb of the III century. In the new part of town is the Monastery of St. George, having retained its appearance with the 1856-year. Climatic conditions are extremely favorable, the duration of sunshine varies from 2137 to 2360 hours per year, the average temperature in July 24 - 25C. Seashore flat, with spacious and clean beaches of fine sand, the sea is shallow, with no rocks, and stone breakwaters waylaid by cold currents in the area of navigation. Small hotels and restaurants, quiet and rest away from the noise of big cities - that's all you need for a pleasant stay.

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