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Bulgaria

The Republic of Bulgaria is a country in South-eastern Europe.

It borders the Black Sea to the east, Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north, mostly along the Danube.

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Thracian tombs, isolated monasteries, pumping coastal resorts and haunting folkloric choruses greet visitors to Bulgaria. Savour a glass of local fine wine from Melnik and peer at the frescos in Sofia’s churches in a country proud of its traditions but ready to embrace modern Europe.

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Streets of Plovdiv’s old town, Bulgaria.
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Plovdiv

Plovdiv, dubbed The City of the Seven Hills, is Bulgaria’s second city and a goldmine of antique treasures. Crammed with brightly-coloured 18th-19th-century houses, the old town holds summer opera festivals in its second-century Roman amphitheatre.

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Hram Pametnik Alexander Nevski, Sofia.
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Sofia

Bulgaria’s vibrant capital is a well-kept Balkan secret. Sofia is sprucing up its graceful tree-lined boulevards and brushing down its historical landmarks. On the verge of a new European era, now is the time to discover the city’s hidden gems.

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The Assumption Cathedral (Katedralen Hram Uspenie Bogoroditschno), Varna.
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Varna

Bulgaria’s largest Black Sea resort, Varna is also one of the country’s top cities for culture lovers. Explore the magnificent architectural legacy of an ancient city, take in an international arts festival or simply relax in a streetside café on a balmy summer evening.

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