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Sofia, Bulgaria
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About Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.
Sofia
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Sights on the way 108.04 km | 1 hr 30 mins
About Koprivshtitsa
Koprivshtitsa is a historic town in Koprivshtitsa Municipality in Sofia Province, central Bulgaria, lying on the Topolnitsa River among the Sredna Gora mountains. It was one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and for its folk music festivals, making it a very popular tourist destination. Koprivshtitsa is one of the characteristic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century. Its points of interests include several remarkable historic houses, great museums, and a charming town center.
Koprivshtitsa is a historic town in Koprivshtitsa Municipality in Sofia Province, central Bulgaria, lying on the Topolnitsa River among the Sredna Gora mountains. It was one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876 and is known for its authentic Bulgarian architecture and for its folk music festivals, making it a very popular tourist destination. Koprivshtitsa is one of the characteristic Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the Bulgarian National Revival period of the 19th century. Its points of interests include several remarkable historic houses, great museums, and a charming town center.
Koprivshtitsa
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Sights on the way 185.45 km | 2 hrs 51 mins
About Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative center of Veliko Tarnovo Province. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the city is situated on the three hills rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. Its attractions include the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls.
Veliko Tarnovo is a city in north central Bulgaria and the administrative center of Veliko Tarnovo Province. Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River and is famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. The old part of the city is situated on the three hills rising amidst the meanders of the Yantra. Its attractions include the palaces of the Bulgarian emperors and the Patriarchate, the Patriarchal Cathedral, and also a number of administrative and residential edifices surrounded by thick walls.
Veliko Tarnovo
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Sights on the way 107.45 km | 1 hr 37 mins
About Ruse
Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube. It is the most significant Bulgarian river port, serving an important part of the international trade of the country. Ruse is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists. It is often called the Little Vienna. The Ruse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge, until 14 June 2013 the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river here. Other attractions include the Monument of Liberty, several wonderful museums, and a well-preserved historic center.
Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube. It is the most significant Bulgarian river port, serving an important part of the international trade of the country. Ruse is known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, which attracts many tourists. It is often called the Little Vienna. The Ruse-Giurgiu Friendship Bridge, until 14 June 2013 the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river here. Other attractions include the Monument of Liberty, several wonderful museums, and a well-preserved historic center.
Ruse
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Sights on the way 192.46 km | 2 hrs 12 mins
About Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the third largest city in Bulgaria. Often referred to as the marine (or summer) capital of Bulgaria, Varna is a major tourist destination, a starting point for all the resorts in the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, business and university center, seaport, and headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. Among its many attractions you will find the Varna Archaeological Museum as well as other great museums, the vast beautiful park Sea Garden, churches and cathedrals, and Roman ruins.
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the third largest city in Bulgaria. Often referred to as the marine (or summer) capital of Bulgaria, Varna is a major tourist destination, a starting point for all the resorts in the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, business and university center, seaport, and headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. Among its many attractions you will find the Varna Archaeological Museum as well as other great museums, the vast beautiful park Sea Garden, churches and cathedrals, and Roman ruins.
Varna
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Sights on the way 96.06 km | 1 hr 30 mins
About Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach (Slanchev Bryag) is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, located in the Nessebar municipality, Burgas Province. The resort's construction began back in Communist times, in 1958. Construction works began at a site, where two old wells supplying Nessebar with water in ancient times and during the Middle Ages had been located. Sunny Beach has a very small permanent population, but during the summer the resort is home to many thousands of travelers. Attractions include the beach, water sports, the two aqua parks near the resort, as well as several music and folk festivals.
Sunny Beach (Slanchev Bryag) is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, located in the Nessebar municipality, Burgas Province. The resort's construction began back in Communist times, in 1958. Construction works began at a site, where two old wells supplying Nessebar with water in ancient times and during the Middle Ages had been located. Sunny Beach has a very small permanent population, but during the summer the resort is home to many thousands of travelers. Attractions include the beach, water sports, the two aqua parks near the resort, as well as several music and folk festivals.
Sunny Beach
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Sights on the way 283.17 km | 2 hrs 37 mins
About Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv's history spans 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC,[3] ranking it among the world's oldest cities. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, and is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills." There are many remains preserved from antiquity such as the ancient Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman odeon, Roman aqueduct, Roman Stadium, the archaeological complex Eirene, and others. Additionally, intriguing museums and places of worship can be found throughout the city.
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv's history spans 6,000 years, with traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC,[3] ranking it among the world's oldest cities. The city has historically developed on seven syenite hills, and is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills." There are many remains preserved from antiquity such as the ancient Plovdiv Roman theatre, Roman odeon, Roman aqueduct, Roman Stadium, the archaeological complex Eirene, and others. Additionally, intriguing museums and places of worship can be found throughout the city.
Plovdiv
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Sights on the way 178.60 km | 2 hrs 39 mins
About Bansko
Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort and boasts several interesting legends about its foundation. The archaeological traces of the inhabitants of Bansko and the Razlog Valley in general date to the early periods of the Roman Empire. Its main sights include a church, a quaint town center, and hiking opportunities in the vicinity.
Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains at an elevation of 927 m above sea level. It is a popular ski resort and boasts several interesting legends about its foundation. The archaeological traces of the inhabitants of Bansko and the Razlog Valley in general date to the early periods of the Roman Empire. Its main sights include a church, a quaint town center, and hiking opportunities in the vicinity.
Bansko
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Sights on the way 153.51 km | 1 hr 44 mins
About Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.
Sofia
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Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria
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185.45 km | 2 hrs 51 mins
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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Ruse, Bulgaria
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Varna, Bulgaria
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96.06 km | 1 hr 30 mins
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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
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283.17 km | 2 hrs 37 mins
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Bansko, Bulgaria
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153.51 km | 1 hr 44 mins
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