Sophia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a world-famous "garden city". The whole city is hidden in the lush sea of flowers. From Sofia Square along the tiled Russian boulevard to Eagle Bridge, there are four beautiful gardens within less than one kilometer.
There are mineral springs with better water quality than Evian, which are free for people to drink.
There are Paris-style buildings in the last century, behemoths in the Soviet era and ancient Roman relics on the street. Moreover, low-priced tourists are scarce, which is simply a tourist paradise.
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Come on, Sophia, be sure to visit this church. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkan Peninsula where Bulgaria is located. Exquisite and gorgeous. Located in basilica, the church features a central dome. Most of the icons and murals in the church are the works of Russian painters. The hall is decorated with various colors of Italian marble, Brazilian onyx and white marble. The central dome is carved with the golden Lord's prayer, which is sacred and luxurious.
Karukovo
Karlukovo has a natural cave, which is called "the eye of God" because it looks like a pair of clear and clean eyes overlooking it. 755-79000 years of cave dream photos were taken here. It's beautiful. Today, it is also a paradise for bungee jumping enthusiasts. Jump from the top of the cave about 46 meters and experience the thrill of flying.
Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria with a history of 1000 years. Located on the hill in the center of the city, this ancient city contains many traditional architectural essences of18-19th century. National heroes Portov, levski and great writer Vazov all lived here.
Roman outdoor theatre
The Roman Colosseum was built on the hill. The theater is all made of white marble, and 20 rows of marble seats fan around the stage from bottom to top. The stage is 3. 1 m high, and the lifelike marble statues on both sides still reveal the imperial style of the past, lying there quietly telling people about glory and blood and tears.
Bacjko Monastery
Bacjko Monastery, founded in 1083, is a milestone of Bulgarian monasteries and one of the largest and oldest monasteries in European Orthodox Church. A large number of icons, books, wooden crosses, swords used by Frederick Barbarossa and other cultural relics are collected and displayed in the monastery, which have been intact for thousands of years.
Ancient city wall
This ancient city wall standing in plovdiv has a history of more than 2,000 years, and has witnessed numerous historical events of blood and tears. This is a brick made of original stone, even but not exactly the same. It is very beautiful.
Bolshoy Ternovo
Grandnovo, one of the three ancient capitals of Bulgaria, was once the capital of Bulgaria in history and still retains many places of interest. This ancient city has been turned into a key protected area, which is well worth visiting. In the ancient city of Chajewei, Katz Mountain and Zicha Mountain in Trapet, the Yangtze River winds among them.
Tsarevets Fortress
The last thing you can't miss in Ternovo is Charewitz Castle. The scenery of the castle is very special, surrounded by moats, continuous walls and towers for detecting the enemy. Very spectacular. Standing in the castle overlooking the big Ternovo, surrounded by green mountains and green waters and red walls, it is like a beautiful picture. The castle also has a free light show every night.
Tip: Tickets are only around 20 yuan.
Szipka
Sipka is one of the places where many people have to punch in when coming to Bulgaria. Because there are Bulgarian UFO Monument and Sipka Defense Monument, which are good places to witness.
* * * A monument to the prolific flying saucer.
The official name of Bulgaria's giant monument is "Ice Peak Monument", commonly known as Bulgarian UFO. That was a national landmark at that time. The leader gave a speech in the flying saucer, and thousands of people gathered in the square outside. It is also the top pilgrimage site of Urbex.
Melnick
Melnick is an ancient town with a long history, and it is also an architectural protection area with 96 cultural relics. This ancient Roman bridge is one of the landmark buildings in this town, and it is still well preserved. The town also has impressive natural sand pyramids, ancient pagodas and obelisks. It also produces
Luo Zhen Monastery
Luo Zhen Monastery, located at the top of the mountain, was built in the14th century and is the only monastery rebuilt in the early period of Ottoman rule. It is still intact and is famous for its wooden icon screen and calligraphy works. There are few tourists in the monastery, which is clean and does not need tickets.
Mitko Manolev Brewery
The best Bulgarian wines are produced in melnick, and Manolev Winery in Mitko is one of the most famous wineries in melnick. It has a history of 250 years, where you can taste the famous "free drinking" local wines and other fine wines.
Kazanlek
Kazanlek is a famous city of roses in Bulgaria. It is located in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria and extends from here. In late spring and early summer, the roses in the valley are in full bloom and fragrant. The title of "the land of roses" also came from this. More than 3/4 of the country's rose production is concentrated here, and the rose planting area in the whole valley reaches nearly 3000 hectares.
Rose Festival
When early summer comes, the Rose Valley becomes a sea of roses. Different varieties and colors of roses compete with each other and are filled with rich floral fragrance. On the first weekend of June every year, Kazanlek also holds the Rose Festival. Everyone is dressed up and surrounded by rose petals and flowers, which is very lively. After the parade in the evening, there will be a grand fireworks show to celebrate the Rose Festival.
lira
Lira Town, located at the foot of Lira Mountain, has beautiful natural scenery, especially in winter, where it is quieter. People living in the town are very happy. The pace here is slow and the folk customs are simple. This is a good place to enjoy the rural customs of Bulgaria.
Lira L.
Lake Lira is located above Lira National Forest Park and looks spectacular. According to the different shapes of these seven lakes, people named them: Teardrop Lake, Eye Lake, Yaozi Lake, Twin Lake, Clover Lake, Fish Lake and Xiahu Lake.
Rila Monastery
I have to go to lira monastery not far away. It is listed as a "World Cultural Heritage" and is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. It was founded in 10 century and has a long history. The layout of the monastery is rigorous, much like murals in medieval castles and churches. It is the most outstanding work in Bulgarian religious paintings in the19th century.
Mosilian village
Mosilian village is a famous longevity village, and the proportion of centenarians is 3 1.83/65438+ 10,000, which is more than four times of the international longevity area standard. If you come here, you will know why the villagers in Moslian village have lived so long.
Trees are lush, flowers are in full bloom and the air is very fresh. The clear little Arda River and Baihe River bypass the village, which is really livable. It takes three and a half hours to drive from Sofia, and you can directly reach this beautiful village through the winding mountain roads of lush forests.
Varna-seaside holiday
Varna, a beautiful coastal city in Bulgaria, is known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea". Varna Beach is over 10 km long, and there are various resort hotels along the seashore of the mountain. From south to north are Constantine, Elena, Golden Beach, Albena and other unique summer resorts.
Bansk-Ski Paradise
Bansko is a small town in the southwest of Bulgaria, located at the foot of Pirin Mountain, with an altitude of 927 meters. Surrounded by peaks, many lakes and Gu Song, the town has a beautiful environment. This is a popular ski paradise, and the snow here is as good as that in Switzerland. Every year, Bansko also holds a jazz festival.
Weilingle-hot spring resort
Bulgaria is still a "country of hot springs", and the number of mineral springs is second only to Iceland. In fact, many Bulgarian towns can soak in hot springs, but Bian Xiao recommended Weilinger. The hot springs here are all in the mountains, with more than 90 springs and karst ice springs unique to Bulgaria.
And the climate here is mild, only about 20 degrees in midsummer. It is suitable for hot springs all year round.
Practical information
visa
You need to apply for a visa in advance to travel to Bulgaria. Persons who hold passports of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions for the first time may stay for no more than 90 days within six months from the date of entry, and may be exempted from visas.
scheduled flight
At present, there are no direct flights to Sofia in China, but there are many connecting flights. You can usually choose to transfer in Moscow or Istanbul.
money
The common currency of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev.
1 lev =3.93 RMB.
consumption level
The consumption level in the EU is one of the lowest, with about 25 leva per person for meals and 200-500 RMB for accommodation.
Optimal travel time
The best travel time is from April to September.
May-June is the season when roses are in full bloom, and July-August is the best time to go to the seaside.
custom
In Bulgaria, shaking your head means "yes" and nodding your head means "no".
language
Bulgarian, Russian, German, English
way to travel
Every city in Bulgaria is small, so it is recommended to stay in each city for 1-2 days. Self-driving is the most convenient.
This rose kingdom is beautiful and romantic. If you want to come here, remember to find the right time! I wish you all a good time in this romantic country!