Tag: Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated in the heart of the Balkans, bordering Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia…
Roman Amphitheatre
Carved into the southern slope of one of Plovdiv’s hills, the Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis is one of the most magnificent and best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Located in…
Old Town of Plovdiv
Set upon three of Plovdiv’s hills, the Old Town is a living, breathing architectural reserve and one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It is a stunningly beautiful labyrinth of…
Amphitheatre of Serdica
Discovered by chance during the construction of a hotel in 2004, the Amphitheatre of Serdica is one of Sofia’s most remarkable Roman sites. Unlike the open-air Serdica Complex, this massive…
Ancient Serdica Cultural Complex
Spread across the very heart of modern Sofia, the Ancient Serdica Cultural Complex is a stunning open-air museum showcasing the magnificent Roman city that lies just beneath the capital’s streets….
National Museum of Military History, Sofia
A short distance from the city center, the National Museum of Military History offers a comprehensive and fascinating look at Bulgaria’s turbulent past, told through the lens of its armed…
National Historical Museum in Sofia
Located in an imposing former government residence at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, the National Historical Museum is the largest and most important museum in Bulgaria. It serves as the…
Boyana Church
Nestled in a quiet, leafy park at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, the Boyana Church is one of Bulgaria’s most precious cultural treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage site. From…
Vitosha Mountain
Rising dramatically on the very edge of Sofia, Vitosha Mountain is not just a backdrop but the city’s beloved natural playground and a powerful symbol of the capital. This ancient,…
St. George Rotunda Church
Tucked away in a quiet courtyard, surrounded by the imposing structures of modern government, the Church of St. George is a hidden gem and the oldest preserved building in Sofia….
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A magnificent symbol of both Sofia and Bulgarian national identity, the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is one of the most spectacular and recognizable landmarks in the Balkans. Built in the…
Selimiye Mosque
The Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii) is a monumental Ottoman imperial mosque in the city of Edirne, Turkey. Commissioned by Sultan Selim II, it was constructed between 1568 and 1575 and…
Romania
Romania, officially Romania, is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west,…