The cities in the country

Welcome to Veliko Turnovo, known as Bulgaria’s medieval capital. This city has cobbled streets and a rich history. It sits on hills overlooking the beautiful Yantra River valley. As you wander, you’ll find many historical sites. They show the city’s important role in Bulgaria’s past. Veliko Turnovo offers stunning architecture, a lively culture, and amazing views.…

In the heart of South-Central Bulgaria, Karlovo is a town that unfolds at the southern foothills of the majestic Stara Planina mountain range, within the bounds of Plovdiv Province. The town lies just 5 kilometers east of Sopot, and the bustling city of Plovdiv is 52 kilometers to the south.…

Etropole boasts a history spanning over 2500 years, emerging in the 7th-6th centuries BCE. The earliest settlers were the Thracians from the Triballi tribe. For many centuries, the settlement lay at a crucial crossroads connecting the Danube with Macedonia and Thrace, close to two significant Balkan passes – the Etropole…

The history of Svoge traces back to Antiquity, specifically to the Thracian period, linked to the Thracian tribe of the Triballi. It is believed that a Thracian settlement and necropolis existed where the present-day Staro Selo neighborhood is located. However, only systematic archaeological excavations can confirm this. The evidence from…

By the Iskar River, primarily along its left bank at the exit from the Iskar Gorge of the Balkan Mountains, the city of Mezdra offers a picturesque gateway to the Fore-Balkan and the Danubian Plain. The Founding of Modern Mezdra The contemporary settlement of Mezdra traces its origins to the…

Koprivshtitsa is situated 12 km from the Sub-Balkan road, east of the capital Sofia (108 km), and from Pirdop (27 km), north of Plovdiv (87 km) and Strelcha (21 km). The town nestles in a picturesque valley along the Topolnitsa River, in a mountainous area, central part of the Sredna…

Nestled at the foot of the southern slopes of the Stara Planina mountain range, Kalofer is a captivating town steeped in history and natural beauty. Situated 17 kilometers from Karlovo, with an altitude of 603 meters, it lies 22 kilometers from Sopot, 66 kilometers from Plovdiv, 228 kilometers from Burgas,…

Ihtiman, a town nestled in Western Bulgaria, serves as the administrative heart of the Ihtiman Municipality within the Sofia Province. The dialect spoken here, stretching from the Ihtiman Field along the Maritsa River to Pazardzhik, belongs to the northern group of Southwestern Bulgarian dialects. As of March 15, 2024, according…

Sapareva Banya, nestled within the northern slopes of Bulgaria’s majestic Rila mountain range, lies a mere 15 kilometers from Dupnitsa. This town is celebrated for its scalding mineral waters, with temperatures soaring to 103 degrees Celsius, offering a unique natural treasure right at the heart of the southwestern part of…