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17.10.2017
Bulgaria opened its tourist information center in Shanghai
In mid-September, Bulgaria opened its first for China, tourist information centre in Shanghai's Megapolis. The center will work actively for the establishment and the development of bilateral relations between Bulgarian and Chinese tour ...
11.10.2017
Park of Miniatures opened in Veliko Tarnovo
From October 1, 2017 in Veliko Tarnovo, the newest tourist attraction - Park of Miniatures is functioning. In the park are exhibited copies of some of the most significant Bulgarian historical and natural landmarks such as the Rila and B...
28.08.2017
3000 mountaineers on Cherni Vrah
3000 people climbed Cherni Vrah over this weekend. The event was on the occasion of 122 years since the first organized tourist climb of Cherni Vrah, initiated by the famous Bulgarian writer and naturalist Aleko Konstantinov. On August 2...
24.08.2017
Plovdiv – recommended by Vogue
Plovdiv is listed as one of the 10 cities in Europe in the ranking of the prestigious magazine Vogue “Under-the-Radar European City Escapes”. Suggestions are for non-standard places to visit other than the popular and well-kn...
21.08.2017
12 wine-culinary routes are created, one for each month of the year
In November, 12 wine-culinary routes will be developed in Bulgaria, one for each month of the year. They will cover both traditional destinations such as Melnik, Plovdiv region, Rhodope region and other less known places. Atlantic Tour w...
21.08.2017
Ravadinovo castle near Sozopol – in top 3 most beautiful European castles
The castle in the village of Ravadinovo “In love with the Wind” took the prestigious 3rd place in the ranking European Best for the most beautiful castles in Europe.
17.08.2017
Bulgarian seaside airports welcome more and more tourists
The two Bulgarian seaside airports, in Varna and Bourgas, are enjoying an increasing number of passengers. The aim of the airport operator is to increase the air traffic to Varna and Bourgas outside the summer pick season. Wizz Air is ex...
15.08.2017
The old house “Klianti” in Revival Plovdiv has been open for visitors after several years of restorations.
The old house “Klianti” in Revival Plovdiv has been open for visitors after years of restorations. Built in 1816, house “Klianti” is one of the oldest preserved houses from the time of the Bulgarian Revival. It is...
16.02.2017
Attraction train on the narrow-gauge railway to Dobrinishte
An attraction train will be launched on Septemvri – Dobrinishte narrow-gauge railway. The entertainment trips are scheduled for each Saturday and Sunday and on major holidays. The compositions will be pulled by retro steam locomotive.
13.02.2017
Trapezitsa Hill is now open to visitors
In 2017, Veliko Tarnovo will show to its visitors its latest historical landmark. Trapezitsa Hill has been restored and open to visitors. The guests may see part of the north fortress wall, three medieval churches and a tower. There is a...
13.02.2017
Europe's oldest prehistoric town unearthed in Bulgaria
Archaeologists in Bulgaria say they have uncovered the oldest prehistoric town found to date in Europe.
The walled fortified settlement, near the modern town of Provadia, is thought to have been an important centre for salt production.
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09.02.2017
Preslav gold treasure will be presented at the Louvre.
Some of the most beautiful medieval royal gold jewelery will be exhibited next year at the Louvre. The unique exhibition "The Age of The Bulgarian Kings From the 13th to the 19th Century" will be organized on the occasion of the Bulgaria...
02.02.2017
7000 visitors attended the 26th edition of the International Festival of Masquerade Games in Pernik
Over 7000 visitors attended the 26th edition of the International Masquerade Festival “Surva” in the town of Pernik. More than 100 masquerade groups from all ethnographic regions of Bulgaria took part as well as participants ...
01.02.2017
Sofia – the most inexpensive European destination according to “backpacker index” for 2017.
Sofia was ranked on first place among 56 European destinations as the most affordable one for 2017. The ranking was based on the “backpacker index”, measuring the minimum cost a visitor would spend for basic tourist ser...
01.02.2017
Sofia airport marked a record in number of passengers for 2016
Nearly 5 million passengers arrived and departed from Sofia airport in 2016, which is about 20% more compared to previous year. 23 new routes were launched from Sofia airport in 2016, among which Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Nuremberg, V...
28.11.2016
Bulgaria: An Emerging Wine Travel Destination
Source: Daily Magazine
Bulgaria: An Emerging Wine Travel Destination
Nov 15, 2016
The history of Bulgarian wine
Bulgaria is one of the oldest wine producing areas in the world with evidence of wine production dating...