5 Best Sights in Bulgaria

From the capital Sofia, through the vast nature of the Rila Mountains with a breathtakingly beautiful church, to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria - this Balkan country offers you an incredible variety. You can find everything from food to casinos and nature to city life.

1. Bulgaria's capital Sofia

The beginning of my top 12 of the most beautiful sights in Bulgaria is Sofia, the city with the melodic name. Stroll along Vitosha Boulevard and take a look at the many small alleys in the old town. It's best to just run after your nose. No matter where you land, it will be worth it! Sofia's streets are full of charm, and you always discover something new - maybe your new favourite café is waiting around the next street corner?

On your walk-through of Sofia, you should make a detour to the most famous churches in Sofia. The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the largest church in Bulgaria and deserves its place in the impressive sights of Bulgaria. The church was completed in 1912 and is intended to commemorate the soldiers who died fighting against Ottoman oppression. The Sophienkirche, on the other hand, is the namesake of the city and the second oldest church in Sofia. This historical place even existed when Sofia was still under Roman rule and was known under the name Serdica. Less known, but just as worth seeing, is the Boyana Church in Sofia, which thanks to its unique frescoes has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

2. The Thracian tombs in Sboryanovo

Thracian ... That doesn't mean anything to you? No problem, I'll explain it to you: The Thracians were a very large ethnic group that lived in ancient times at the time of the ancient Greeks and colonized the entire Balkans. Even...

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