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Bulgaria

More than just its Gold Coast

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Bulgaria is gaining popularity with sun lovers, but many tourists are also starting to explore the inland. Besides its capital city Sofia you can visit the rock churches of Ivanovo, or the rugged natural beauty of the Central Balkan National Park.

All 3 Bucket List Tips in Bulgaria

Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo

The rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, the name speaks for itself. They are literally churches hewn out of the rocks in Bulgaria. The surrounding mountains are also home to chapels, convents and cells full of historic murals.

Rila Monastery

The famous Rila Monastery is located in Bulgaria. This famous monastery is decorated with 1200 murals and paintings, including on the ceiling. It once had 500 cells for monks and 1000 bedrooms for pilgrims.

Central Balkan National Park

The Central Balkan National Park in Bulgaria includes mountains, century-old beech forests and numerous waterfalls. It’s also home to bears, wolves, every European vulture and Eastern imperial eagles.