Rila Monastery
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains 117 km south of the capital
Stroll through the best places to visit in Bulgaria
Dramatic mountains rival the sun-kissed beaches, the castles stand cheek by jowl with the forts and many museums, while the cities buzz with nightlife, art and culture. Within this fascinating blend of nature, history and modern lifestyle, an unforgettable adventure at Bulgaria tourist attractions is guaranteed. The bold and beautiful Bulgaria is tucked in the Balkans along the coast of the Black Sea and possesses beautiful cities and resort towns that have been luring travellers with their distinctive charm. Whether you are walking over the cobblestone streets while ducking into the museums, taking in the pleasure of picturesque backdrops while exploring the cities of Plovdiv and Sofia, hiking the mighty mountains or hitting the various beaches, there are innumerable places to visit in Bulgaria.
No wonder that the versatile land of Bulgaria has so much to offer to the interested explorers and what better place to start your journey than the capital city itself? Sofia, the official capital and the largest city of Bulgaria nestled at the foothill of Vitosha mountain makes for an excellent base to get introduced to the country’s rich culture and history and the same reflects in an eclectic mix of Roman buildings, Ottoman mosques, old churches and Soviet-era relics scattered all across the capital. Start your capital tour with the two of most famous Sofia Tourist Attractions - Aleksander Nevski Church and 10th-century Rila Monastery that draw visitors and pilgrims galore. Continue your day tours to the other Sofia Attractions like St George Rotunda, the oldest building in modern Sofia, Central Bath and Ivan Vazov National Theatre while you spice up your night outs at the bistros, beer houses, restaurants and live music venues available in the city centres. It is indeed one of the cities that never sleep and with a charm that is too hard to overlook, you’ll be convinced to stick around and explore the incredible places to visit in Sofia.
Still wondering why you should visit Bulgaria? Read on and discover the best Bulgaria tourist places you must cover during your exciting trip to the country.
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