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Rila Monastery
Rila
The frescoes of the monastery are impressive. There are no sign left inside, just pictures of the exterior. This monastery is the most important monument of Bulgaria and has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Sofia
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the Orthodox Cathedral in Sofia. Built in a neo Byzantine style, this cathedral is the patriarchate of Bulgaria and one of the largest Orthodox churches in Eastern Europe. It is a symbol of the city
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Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)
Sofia
A small church in the center of Sofia, near to the cathedral. Unlike the other churches that are in this city, the church demonstrates the strong relacionship this town has had with Russian. It reminds us of typical images of churches
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Ancient City of Nessebar
Nesebar
The old town of Nesebar has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It's on the coast of the Bulgarian Black Sea. It's well worth a visit, but in summer, it gets very crowded because many people come daily to the beaches and to
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St Nedelya Church
Sofia
This is one of the iconic buildings in the center of Sofia. It is one of Sofia's Orthodox cathedrals and has suffered frequent damage over centuries, having been destroyed on several occasions only to be rebuilt. In 1925 it was
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National Gallery of Art
Sofia
The Tsar's Palace now houses the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum. Built in 1873, it was the residence of the governor of the region during the Oromana occupation, with administrative offices and police headquarters on
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Banya Bashi Mosque
Sofia
Banya Bashi Mosque is the main mosque in the city of Sofia. It used to part of a larger complex that included baths, which is why it has the name that it does. It is supposed to have been built by the great architect Sinan Kodja Minar
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Plovdiv Roman Theatre
Plovdiv
This is an impressive marble amphitheater, which was discovered 40 years ago in the year1972. Constructed in the 2nd century AD, it is the most beautiful legacy left to us by the Romans in Plovdiv. The former Trimontium of the theater
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Central Market Hall (Tsentralni Hali)
Sofia
The doors are open from 7 to 22:00 pm the doors of Central Market (Tsentralnihali), one of the busiest markets in the capital. The market is in the city center between the mosque and the synagogue, near the metro stop in Serdika
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Sofia Synagogue
Sofia
The Sofia Synagogue is the largest Sephardic synagogue in Europe, and is a very beautiful building. Be careful! the synagogue can be visited every day except the day of the Sabbath, which is Saturday, this is when the city's Jewish
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Hagia Sophia Church (Sveta Sofia)
Sofia
In front of the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral stands the Hagia Sophia Church (Sveta Sofia), the oldest church in Sofia, and that which gives its name to the city. It is a building which at first glance does not overly inspire the
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Troyan Monastery
Troyan
From the road between Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo we only have to go an extra 20 km away from Lobech (because we have to get out of the four E772 when this place is signposted.) The monastery could only be seen from outside because the
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Restaurants in Bulgaria
Restaurants in Bulgaria
Where to eat during your
trip to Bulgaria
Dibaka
Sofia
Dibaka is a very nice restaurant the center of Sofia. The food and service is good. It's packed on weekends, but you can not book in advance. We ate like kings, we each had a beer and a bottle of wine between two, appetizer and main
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Shtastliveca Restaurant
Veliko Tarnovo
Perhaps one of the best options in Veliko, which is shown by the amount of people that even after 19pm you just have to wait. But it's worth it. The restaurant has two floors overlooking the banks of the Yantra River. It's good, nice
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Vinarnata
Veliko Tarnovo
Vinarnata is a beautiful restaurant in Veliko Tarnovo. It overlooks the valley, and on a mountain where you can see wonderful views from a large window. The menu is incredibly long, like a book, with Bulgarian dishes from all regions.
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Pizzeria Victoria
Sofia
I can not comment on other places in Sofia because once we tried this place we didn't go to any other. It is among all the monuments in the center of Sofia, between the National Art Gallery and the Russian church. At night you can
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Stratilat Café
Veliko Tarnovo
After the statue of Stefan Stambolov you must climb stairs from the street with the same name to find this perfect cafe for breakfast. Everything was very good, the downside was that it took much if not ask for what they had done, ie
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Mexana de ARBANASI Chateau Karnobat
Veliko Tarnovo
Very close to the Nativity Church, you'll find this typical Bulgarian inn whose sign reads Mexana which is typical of the inns throughout the country. Very good and cheap local food. There is always the Shpka or salad and several
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Mexana Pohieh
Rila
If you visit the Rozhen Monastery, in the small town that lies beneath the hill of access to the monastery, at N 41 ° 31.982 'E 23 ° 26,049' at 510 in height, there is an inn or Mexana, Bulgarian traditional food, delicious and well
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Mexana Diana
Plovdiv
10 km from Plovdiv is where we stopped for lunch at a "Mexana", close to Highway 64 and just meters away in an adjacent street. The Mexana Diana was one of the best choices. We arrived at 16:30 pm and they made the food quickly. As
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Mexaná Bogomilovata
Orechak
This is a beautiful restaurant, or as they call it here "Mexana" where we ate the day we went to visit the monastery of Troyan. It is about 2 km from the monastery, in the small town of Oreshak. The decor was typically Bulgarian. The
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Marlin - Bar & Dinner - Restaurant
Obzor
One of the best places to eat, have a drink and even get the party started is the wonderful beach of Obzor. Located on the beach, very close to the hotel that is on this beach, is Riu, a trendy bar-restaurant that we liked it.
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Made in Home
Sofia
When I visited, Made in Home was probably the most popular pub and restaurant in Sofia. The atmosphere is very trendy and they serve high-quality dishes ranging from soups to omelette and homemade fries. The clientele and staff are
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Teres Hotel
Kazanlak
Teres Hotel is a wonderful hotel next to the Thracian tomb of Kazanlak. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with all amenities; heating, minibar, wooden floor and ceiling, etc.. The service is second to none and the price is also
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Hostal Stambolov
Veliko Tarnovo
It is well located, in the center of Veliko Tarnovo, on the main shopping street.
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Art Hostel
Sofia
I really wanted to stay at Art Hostel because I'd heard about it in the Guardian newspaper - it's supposed to be one of the coolest hostels in Europe. We tried to make a reservation for a private room for the two of us, but nothing
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Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel
Sofia
Hotel Les Fleurs is a luxury boutique hotel on Sofia's the main street called Vitosha. The first good thing is since Vitosha Street is pedestrianized there is no noise from traffic in the room. There are 31 rooms, all are non-smoking,
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Plovdiv Guesthouse
Plovdiv
It couldn´t be in a more perfect location to explore the old part of the city. It is next to almost everything of importance to see in the city. We did not stay in it but we regret it, because the above and the outward appearance that
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Michel Hotel
Rila
In the village of Kocherinovo, near Rila, is where you'll find some of the best accommodation. It's called the Michel Hotel and it's located at N 42 ° 05,191 'E 23 ° 03 592' 417 m height. Large rooms, nice and clean for 21 euros. The
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Hotel Rodina
Sofia
We wanted a hotel for our journey to Sofia and we chose the first one we saw near the center. This hotel is located at N 42 ° 41,505 'E 23 ° 18.529'. The outdoor parking cost us 8 euro 15 cams for 24 hours. The Rodina is a tall
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Sofia Peace Hostel
Sofia
The Peace Hostel is a small but cozy Hostel in the capital of Bulgaria. This place is run by a University professor named Eric who speaks Spanish. It was once a house which was changed into a hostel. The room I was sleeping didn't
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Hotel Downtown
Sofia
This Hotel is located about 5 minutes walk away from the Independence Square, right in the heart of the city of Sofia. It's a lively area, served by the tram. The hotel opened its doors in October 2009, and has private or shared
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Canape Connection Guest House
Sofia
We stayed in this hostel for a weekend in Sofia and it was great. The price was excellent, and the staff who looked after us were very friendly. Upon arrival we asked for advice about what to do, and they recommended a free tour
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Casablanca Hotel - All Inclusive
Obzor
The Casablanca Apart Hotel is located in the town of Obzor and it offers a variety of accommodations due to it's 103 apartments and 61 studios. The perfect facilities are capable of accommodating geust of all ages visiting the city
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Hostel Mostel Sofia
Sofia
The Hostel Mostel is a real gem, in the central district of Sofia. It has rooms with bunk beds and a shared dining room, with free wi-fi, and a breakfast that is sure to keep your stomach full throughout the day. Rates are as follows:
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