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Tag: tourism
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Inspirational Videos Of Bulgaria
These inspirational videos of Bulgaria show the 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…
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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. Arbanasi Riding School supplies the horses, equipment and instructors. It is famous internationally. Riders are assessed before deciding on the length and…
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Dryanovo Cave
Whilst you stay at Camping Veliko Tarnovo, you should visit Dryanovo Cave. It is cool inside the cave system and is a perfect activity for a hot afternoon. It is 300m from Dryanovo Monastery & Ecotrail. Also there is a traditional restuarant on the river bank which sells delicious specialities such as ‘Mish-Mash’and Kavarma. This…
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Tryavna Wood Carving Village
Tryavna Wood Carving Village was famous during the Bulgarian National Revival period when it was at the forefront of wood crafts. Houses from this period feature their own unique architectural design. You will see this style of house throughout the village. The ground floors have irregular forms and housed craftsmen and traders. The upper floors…
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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…
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Bojentsi Village
Bojentsi Village is in the foothills of the Stara Planina mountains. It is one of very few settlements that has preserved the authentic Revival atmosphere and architecture. Bojentsi village is an Architectural and Historical Reserve. This is due to the rich collections in the ethnographic museum, monuments, traditional houses and public buildings. There are several…
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Nikopolis ad Istrum
A UNESCO site of historical interest, Nikolopolis Ad Istrum means The City of Victory. Additionally, this site was once the largest Roman settlement in this part of the world. It was founded by the Roman Emperor Trajan after his victories over the Dacians in 101 and 106. It was built over an area of 30…
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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. Here you will find your reward for climbing the 894 steps.…
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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…
