Bulgaria has wonderfully mixed natural scenery ranging from high mountains to low pastures, river valleys to open plateaus. The urban scenery is also unique with an exciting mix of traditional houses and modern cities offering stunning views for all visitors to enjoy. The videos below provide a taste of the magic of beautiful Bulgaria which… Continue reading Inspirational Videos Of Bulgaria
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Horse Riding
For visitors, horse riding offers an ideal way to experience the Bulgarian countryside. You can choose from short hacks to longer treks exploring mountains and rivers as you trot along in the sunshine. The horses, equipment and instructors are supplied from the internationally recognised Arbanasi Riding School. Assessment of the rider's skill and experience is… Continue reading Horse Riding
Dryanovo Cave
Dryanovo cave is a complicated, four storey labyrinth of galleries and branches. In the course of time the rivers formed the cave galleries and halls, this happened within the Early Tertiary and Quaternary. This was the initial period of the cave formation. The effect of water on the limestone rocks has, over hundreds of thousands… Continue reading Dryanovo Cave
Tryavna Wood Carving Village
Tryavna became famous during the Bulgarian National Revival period when it was heavily involved in the development of crafts. Houses from this period feature their own architectural design. The ground floors had irregular forms and housed craftsmen and traders. The upper floors featured wooden bow-windows, the roofs were covered with well arranged rocks. The town… Continue reading Tryavna Wood Carving Village
Etar Ethnographic Museum
Etar Ethnographic Museum is great fun and educational too! Here you can find out about traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts and investigate the water driven equipment powered by the river which winds its way through the beautiful grounds of the museum. There is a full programme of events throughout the year, including opportunities to learn… Continue reading Etar Ethnographic Museum
Bojentsi Village
Huddled in the foothills of the Stara Planina mountains Bojentsi village is one of very few settlements that has preserved the authentic Revival atmosphere and architecture. The village has been declared an Architectural and Historical Reserve due to the rich collections in the ethnographic museum, monuments, traditional houses and public buildings. There are several nice… Continue reading Bojentsi Village
Shipka Pass
The dramatic Shipka Pass between Gabrovo and Kazanlak provides some fantastic scenery and great views of the Stara Planina mountains. Hiking trails criss-cross the landscape providing great opportunities for exploring on foot. At the top of the pass is the Shipka Monument of Freedom where your reward for climbing the 894 steps will be amazing… Continue reading Shipka Pass
Kilifarevo Monastery, Kilifarevo
Kilifarevo Monastery was founded about 1348 - 1350 under the rule of King Yoan Aleksandar. Famous St. Teodosis of Tarnovo had searched for a calm, secluded site. The monastery grew to become an important literary and spiritual centre of the Tarnovo Kingdom. The monastery was destroyed by the Ottoman invaders and was uninhabited for a… Continue reading Kilifarevo Monastery, Kilifarevo
Dryanovo Monastery
Dryanovo Monastery is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley, in Bulgarka Nature Park. It was founded in the 12th century, during the Second Bulgarian Empire and is dedicated to Archangel Michael. It was twice burnt down and pillaged during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria and it was restored to its… Continue reading Dryanovo Monastery
Preobrajenski Monastery
"The Transfiguration Monastery" Preobrajenski Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located in the Dervent gorge of the River Yantra. It is thought that the monastery was founded in the 11th century AD. The cross-shaped church features icons and frescoes which were painted by Sahari Zograf who worked in the monastery between 1849 and 1851. Among… Continue reading Preobrajenski Monastery