Top 10 cities in Bulgaria to visit

Bulgaria is located on the western side of the Black Sea and is a country located in Eastern Europe. It borders Romania, Serbia, the Republic of Macedonia and Greece. As such, it is also a favorite tourist destination of not only Europeans but also other nations due to the beautiful scenery it offers any traveler, and here are the top 10 cities you should not miss when you visit Bulgaria.

1.) Sofia

This is the largest city in Bulgaria and is also the capital. This is home to over 250 notable landmarks and monuments such as the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, made most famous by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, and the Church of Saint Sophia. This is also home to museums featuring artifacts from the bronze and stone age.

2.) Plovdiv

This is the second largest city in Bulgaria and is considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe. Here you can see the Roman amphitheater and the church of Santa Marina. It also contains a large number of parks that any visitor can enjoy.

3.) Varna

Recognized as the third largest city in Bulgaria, Varna is known for its pristine beaches. It is also very modern as the city has bars and an active nightlife which makes it one of the favorite places in Bulgaria. If you want something quiet, there is always the Varna Archaeological Museum, as well as the Sea Garden and the Varna Aquarium and Dolphinarium.

4.) Bourgas

Burgas is Bulgaria’s commercial port and oil refining center. This is also known for its Sea Garden Park or Morska Gradina, where you can find a variety of plants and flowers. Burgas Bay is also a favorite spot for surfing and kite flying.

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This city is affectionately called Little Vienna. Anyone who visits here is treated to a great culture as they visit many wonderful places like the National Museum of Transportation and the Pantheon of National Renaissance Heroes. You can also visit the House of Caliopa as well as the Sexiginta Prista Roman Castle.

6.) Vratsa

This sixth largest city offers visitors a magical sight to behold. There is the historical museum that you can visit, as well as Sumi, the shopping center. As for picturesque places to go, you have the Vratsata (Mountain Passage) and the Ledenika Cave.

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Shumen is the seventh city and it is a bit modern unlike the first six. It has modern buildings but still retains a small part of the city that houses its oldest buildings. Here, you can visit the Madara Horseman that was carved along a cliff face, as well as the Thracian tombs and Pliska and Preslav (the capitals of the ancient Bulgarian kingdom).

8.) Veliko Turnovo

This used to be the capital of Bulgaria during the Middle Ages. This city is rich in historical sites and museums. You can also find the old Tzarevetz castle here, as well as houses heavily influenced by the Renaissance.

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Sliven offers majestic views of its blue rocks. What makes Sliven a favorite tourist destination is that it is a good place to play golf at a very affordable price. It is therefore no wonder that avid golfers from all over Europe visit Sliven.

10.) Smolyan

You are going to see a lot of wonderful places in this city, as it is one of the favorite cities of many vacationers and those who simply want to relax in the middle of nature. Here you can see houses and churches that were built during the 17th to 19th centuries, among them are the famous House of Pangalov and House of Sgurov. You can also find Pamporovo, a ski resort, in this city, as well as the planetarium center and a museum.