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Top places in

Bulgaria
Hristina Hristova
Sofia
• Sofia, the capital city, is one of the most gorgeous top
places to visit in Bulgaria. There are various places to
visit in Bulgaria, Sofia. Presenting a flawless
amalgamation of old city and modern township, Sofia is
home to 2000 years old churches, municipal buildings,
and cathedrals on one hand and modern museums, art
galleries, city parks and boulevards on the other.
Nestled at the foothill of Vitosha mountain, this largest
Bulgaria city is flocked by tourists around the year.

• Must see: Boyana church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral,
Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Saint Nedelja Church and
National Museum of Military History and South Park
Rila Monastery
• Nestled amid Rila Mountains; this is the largest
monastery in Bulgaria.
Nesebar

• This is another pretty town, located by the


Black Sea coast, known for its ancient ruins,
edifices, and stunning beaches.
Veliko Tarnovo
• Renowned as ‘city of Tsars’, Veliko Tarnovo is a
small and quaint city in central Bulgaria. This
is a 7000 years old town, located by the
Yantra River and surrounded by three hills,
namely; Tsaravets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta
Gora.
Bansko
• Bansko is the most buzzing skiing destination
of Bulgaria and one of the best places to
visit in Bulgaria in winter. Nestled at the
foothills of Pirin Mountains, Bansko
welcomes all winter sports lover with wide
arms.
Sunny Beach
• The discussion on places to visit in Bulgaria is
half-hearted if you do not include Sunny
Beach in it. Adorned with nightclubs, beach
shacks, restaurants and water sports; Sunny
Beach allures and tempts, travelers of all
kinds. The beaches look dazzling and vibrant
with loungers, umbrellas, yachts, go-cart
track and water park.
Koprivshtitsa
• Colorful houses, cobblestone streets, buzzing
public squares and markets pretty much
sum up what you can experience at
Koprivshtitsa- one among the popular
tourist places in Bulgaria. With the backdrop
of Sredna Gora mountains; this historic town
is perfectly set on the banks of Topolnita
River and is famous for its folk festivals and
carnivals.
Arbanasi
• Arbanasi is a quaint village perched on a hill
about 5 kilometers away from Veliko
Tarnovo. Besides the amazing views of
Veliko Tarnovo and Tsarevets, the village
also offers a plethora of streets and old
houses surrounded by high National Revival
style buildings. It is one of the oldest places
to visit in Bulgaria among the locals. Make
sure to stop by here.
Etara
• An open-air museum in Bulgaria, Etara is a
one-of-its-kind place that you ought to visit
on your holiday. It is located on the northern
edge of the Bulgarka Nature Park and has
Bulgarian customs, craftsmanship, and
culture on display. You will also find
numerous restaurants outside the museum
where you can taste the finest Bulgarian
cuisine.
Belogradchik

• Located on the northern slopes of Balkan


Mountains, Belogradchik is another place to
see in Bulgaria. Also known as Kaleto, this
place is famous for unique sandstone and
limestone rock formations, monoliths and
hoodoos. Certainly, a place to wonder,
Belogradchik also has an ancient fort, caves,
and museums.

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