Bulgaria is an Eastern European country packed to the brim with rich history and culture with numerous cathedrals, monasteries, fortresses, ruins, and traces of Neolithic settlements. Bulgaria's magnificent mountain ranges and deep valleys provide fresh mountain air and stunning views, while on the Black Sea Coast, you'll find some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe.
Here is my collection of photos from my travels in Bulgaria.
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain in the western parts of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river and has many mineral springs.
Ancient SerdicaAncient SerdicaAncient SerdicaAncient SerdicaAncient SerdicaRoman Ruins of ancient Serdica, central SofiaRoman Mosaic in Ancient SerdicaThracian ArmourThracian Sword and ArtefactsThracian Bronze Parade GreavesBronze Head of Ancient Thracian King Seuthes IIIGold mask of the Thracian King TeresGold CoinThracian Helmets 4th Century BC4th Century BC Pottery Stone tablets from Pazarjik region Stone tablets from Pazarjik region Bulgarian Archeological MuseumSofia StreetsChurch of St. Nicholas the Miracle-MakerChurch of St. Nicholas the Miracle-MakerChurch of St. Nicholas the Miracle-MakerSt. Alexander Nevsky CathedralSt. Alexander Nevsky CathedralSt. Alexander Nevsky CathedralNational Assembly of the Republic of BulgariaMonument to the Tsar LiberatorSofia UniversityNational Palace of Culture Congress CentreTomato and Feta SaladShepherds and Cucumber Salad with Rakia and Feta
Rila Monastery
The Monastery of Saint John of Rila, also known as Rila Monastery "Sveti Ivan Rilski", is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m above sea level, inside of Rila Monastery Nature Park.
Detail of one of the frescoesCourtyard of Rila MonasteryRila MonasteryRila Monastery EntranceRila Monastery EntranceRila Monastery EntranceRila MonasteryCourtyard of Rila MonasteryView of the courtyard and the arched outer corridorsRila MonasteryDetails of a frescoWest portico frescosTower of HreljaCourtyard of Rila MonasteryClock on the Tower of HreljaClock on the Tower of HreljaCourtyard of Rila MonasteryRila Monastery Residential AreaWooden balcony and stairs on the Tower of HrelyuTower of HrelyuRhodpoe Mountains from RilaRila MonasteryDetailing of the wooden stairs at Rila MonasteryRila MonasteryRila MonasteryRila MonasteryThe Monastery of Saint John of Rila, also known as Rila Monastery "Sveti Ivan Rilski"The village of Rila in the Rhodope MountainsWheat field with Rhodope mountains in the distanceWheat field with Rhodope mountains in the distanceCloseup of wheatWheat field with Rhodope mountains in the distanceWheat field with Rhodope mountains in the distance
Prohodna Caves - Eyes of God
Prohodna is a karst cave in north central Bulgaria, located in the Iskar Gorge near the village of Karlukovo in Lukovit Municipality, Lovech Province. The cave is known for the two eye-like holes in its ceiling, known as God's eyes.
Rocks, minerals and gemstones for saleOne of the cave's entrancesThe Eyes of God formation in the Prohodna caveThe Eyes of God formation in the Prohodna caveThe eyes of God, Prohodna CavesThe Eyes of God — Prohodna Cave, BulgariaProhodna Cave - God's EyesProhodna Cave - God's EyesProhodna Cave - God's EyesThe Big Entrance of Prohodna (Passage) cave with visitors for comparison of heightLokum for sale outside Prohodna cavePath to the caveProhodna Cave - God's EyesStacked stones in Prohodna CaveThe eyes of God, Prohodna CavesThe Eyes of God formation in the Prohodna caveStacked stones in Prohodna CaveThe path down to the cave from the car parkProhodna Cave - God's Eyes
Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia.
The Famous Running Tree of Bulgaria, on the A1 near PlovdivNatural History Museum, PlovdivAncient Theatre of PhilippopolisView over PlovdivPlovdiv City Art GalleryStreets of PlovdivStreets of PlovdivStreets of PlovdivPlovdiv Ethnographic MuseumPlovdiv Ethnographic MuseumPlovdiv Ethnographic MuseumHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivHistoric Streets of Old PlovdivRoman theatre of Philippopolis, PlovdivRoman theatre of Philippopolis, PlovdivSveta Prepodobna Petka ChurchSveta Prepodobna Petka ChurchStone from the Stadium of PhilippopolisStone tablet from the Stadium of PhilippopolisEntrance to the Stadium of PhilippopolisAncient Roman Stadium of PhilippopolisAncient Roman Stadium of PhilippopolisDzhumaya Mosque and Stadium of PhilippopolisStadium of PhilippopolisStadium of PhilippopolisDzhumaya MosquePlovdiv streetsPlovdiv streets
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi
Arbanasi is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa.
Grounds of Hotel IzvoraOld cart in the grounds of Hotel IzvoraOld cart in the grounds of Hotel IzvoraGrounds of Hotel IzvoraChickens in the grounds of Hotel IzvoraGrounds of Hotel IzvoraWater Powered Barbecue Grill at Hotel IzvoraHotel IzvoraHotel Izvora MexahaBulgarian Mixed Grill Platter - Meshana SkaraHotel IzvoraTsarevets FortressStreets of Veliko TarnovoStreets of Veliko TarnovoStreets of Veliko TarnovoKonstantsaliev House MuseumKonstantsaliev House MuseumGuest BedroomOrthodox painting in the guest bedroomWinter bedroom with fire heaterThe kitchenThe pantryThe kitchenCopper Pots and Pans in the KitchenKitchenTraditional Bread Making TraysKitchenTraditional Bulgarian CoffeeWooden ceiling carving detailSummer bedroomCraft roomChildren's nurseryIcons in the children's nurseryKonstantsaliev House MuseumKonstantsaliev House MuseumShop in the old stablesTsarevets FortressDryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Dryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Dryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Dryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Dryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Dryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"Moon over the Andaka River CanyonDryanovo WaterfallDryanovo monastery "St. Archangel Michael"
Ethnographic Open Air Museum "Etar"
The Open Air Ethnographic Museum "Etar" is an open-air museum and a neighbourhood of Gabrovo in northern Bulgaria. It is on the northern edge of the Bulgarka Nature Park, between the park and the city of Gabrovo. It presents the Bulgarian customs, culture and craftsmanship.
KittenOld waterwheelTraditional Bulgarian houseOld waterwheelTraditional water powered laundry millOld flour millTraditional wooden threshing machineTraditional Bulgarian houseTraditional Bulgarian house from Plovdiv regionTraditional wooden farming equipmentTraditional Bulgarian House on the River EtarTraditional Bulgarian House on the River EtarStone slab roofing on traditional Bulgarian buildingThe main street, Etar villageThe main street, Etar villageThe main street, Etar villageTraditional Bulgarian CoffeeThe main street from the coffee shopTraditional Bulgarian Coffee HouseInside traditional Bulgarian houseCraft workshops on the main streetThe main street, Etar villageTraditional copper pot workshopBlacksmiths toolsCopper potWorking copper into potsBlacksmith forgeBlacksmith forgeMechanical BarbecueChurch with school house attachedThe main street, Etar villageOld school houseHistoric leather working workshopHistoric leather working workshopThe main street, Etar villageBread oven in the bakeryThe main street, Etar villageThe main street, Etar villageInside a metalworking craft workshopHistoric confectioners craft shopEtar TavernEtar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Sozopol
Sozopol is an ancient seaside town located 35 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Today it is one of the major seaside resorts in the country, known for the Apollonia art and film festival that is named after one of the town's ancient names.
Bulgarian Hot Plate SatchOld Sozopol at NightOld Sozopol at NightOld Sozopol at NightOld Sozopol at NightHotel Pool at NightSozopol Central BeachHarmanite Beach, SozopolOld Medieval Church RuinsOld Medieval Church RuinsMedieval churchSozopol Central BeachSozopol Central BeachStreets of Old SozopolSt. Cyril and Methodius Church, SozopolFishing boat reconstruction at Sozopol Archaeological MuseumPoseidonHarmanite Beach, SozopolBulgarian Shopska and Tomato Salads
Pomorie
Pomorie, historically known as Anchialos, is a town and seaside resort in southeastern Bulgaria, located on a narrow rocky peninsula in Burgas Bay on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.
Bakeries like this are common and sell fresh baked goods like BanitsaSunset on Pomorie HarbourPalachinki - Bulgarian Pancakes / CrepesPalachinki Freshly MadeVolkswagen Golf MK1 in PomoriePomorie Beachs
Nessebar
Nesebar is an ancient city and one of the major seaside resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, located in Burgas Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Nesebar Municipality. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Nesebar is a rich city-museum defined by more than three millennia of ever-changing history.
Entrance to Nessebar Old TownNessebar PortNessebar PortNessebar PortNessebar PortRoman Ruins in Nessebar Old TownRoman Ruins in Nessebar Old TownNessebar Old TownNessebar Old TownNessebar Old TownSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarNessebar Old TownBlack Sea from NessebarRed Cheeked Turtle in ECO-BarAmazing outdoor garden in ECO-Bar Amazing outdoor garden in ECO-Bar Old Nessebar and the Black SeaOld Nessebar and the Black SeaNessebar Old Town StreetsNessebar Old Town StreetsNessebar Old Town StreetsSt Sophia Church Ruins In NessebarNessebar Old Town StreetsNessebar Old Town StreetsNessebar Old Town StreetsNessebar Old Town StreetsThe Church of the Holy SaviourNessebar Old Town StreetsChrist Pantocrator ChurchChrist Pantocrator Church
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