Famous Places in Bulgaria For Your Holiday
Travel tips for your trip to Bulgaria Hotel Maps Famous Places in Bulgaria helps you to make your trip to Bulgaria in the holiday a Splendid One
Architectural wonders. Archaeological treasures. Beautiful beaches. These are just some of the Bulgaria attractions. Indeed, there are many sights to see in Bulgaria which make it a great destination for holidays.
Valley of the Thracian Kings - The valley of Kazanluk, also known as the Rose Valley, is the site of impressive tombs and burial mounds, the most famous of which is the Kazanluk Tomb. Along with the lavishly decorated Sveshtari Tomb near the town of Isperih, the Kazanluk Tomb has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the most popular Bulgaria attractions.
Rila Monastery - Located in the northwestern Rila mountains, the Rila Monastery is the largest and most popular monastery in Bulgaria. It is well known for its gold-plated iconostasis, as well as its library of over 250 manuscripts, wood carvings and frescoes.
The Assumption Bochkava Monastery and the Rozhen Monastery are also Bulgaria attractions worth visiting. Both have spectacular iconostases, too, as well as other stunning artwork. In fact, the Assumption Bochkava Monastery has one of the oldest wood-carved iconostases in Bulgaria.
Roman Ampitheatre - Built by Emperor Trajan in the 2nd century, the Roman ampitheatre in Plovdiv is a magnificent marble structure, said to have held more than 6000 spectators during its peak. Today, it is the site of various musical and ballet performance, including the annual Verdi Festival of opera concerts. Other Bulgaria attractions in Plovdiv include the Atanas Krastev House, the Hindlian House and the Nedkovich House.
Pirin National Park - Bulgaria is also home to many nature parks which serve as havens for hikers and birdwatchers, the most famous of which is the Pirin National Park. Although not the largest, the Pirin National Park is known for its majestic peaks and valleys, as well as its interesting flora and fauna. Aside from nature parks, Bulgaria has some remarkable natural rock formations, too, such as those in Belogradchik.
Black Sea Coast - Do you want to spend a day on the beach? If so, drop by one of the towns and cities along the Black Sea Coast for a day of swimming, sunbathing or partying on the beach. In fact, these seaside resorts are the primary Bulgaria attractions, though, of course, as you just learned, there are plenty of other wonderful sights to see during your holidays in Bulgaria.
