Guide to Bulgaria
Must See Bulgaria
- Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum
- Madara National Historical & Archaeological Reserve
- Nesebâr
- Rila Monastery
- Rila Mountains
- Rozhen Monastery
- Shipka Pass
- Sofia
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Sofia's city centre is an eclectic mix of architectural styles, largely rebuilt after WWII bombings and complete with a yellow brick boulevard. The city is compact and diverse; a great place to get your bearings before heading off to discover the real Bulgaria.
Like other major capital cities, Sofia has its problems, including drug-related crime and some of the world's nastiest drivers; however, the EU's 'Beautiful Bulgaria Project' is sprucing up historic buildings and energising old neighbourhoods.