Bulgaria has a large number of monasteries, 122 to be exact. The vast majority of them are on the fringes of cities and towns, or in the highlands. (Add a short tale about them without delving into details). Many of the monasteries allow you to stay and sleep there. Of course, the conditions will not be like at a hotel, but it will be an exciting experience.
The most visited monasteries in Bulgaria are Rila Monastery, Bachkovo Monastery, and Rozhen Monastery. Keep in mind the apparel you wear in religious locations in Bulgaria. Of course, more beautiful monasteries are sprinkled around the territory, and you can find a list of them here. We urge that you visit these locations in long pants and T-shirts that cover your shoulders.
Bulgaria’s neighbouring countries are likewise lovely. Geographically, the country is located on the Balkan Peninsula and shares borders with the following countries: Romania, Serbia and Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. When visiting Bulgaria, one might see one of the neighbouring countries that most interest him, as the distances are relatively low. If you have the time, experiencing significant variations in culture (Greece) or religion (Turkey) is strongly advised.
If you use your own transportation from Sofia, the distances and times required are shown below. Travelling by bus can add between 1 and 2 hours. If you want to travel by rail, the journey will be considerably longer, as trains are the only way to get to Istanbul.
In 1944, the Soviet troops landed in Bulgaria and began to exert significant influence over the Bulgarian government. Bulgaria formally became a communist state, but distinct from the Soviet Union, in early 1946, and remained thus until the collapse of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. Without going into too much depth about this section of the story, we will show you the most remarkable places associated with this period below;
In 1944, the Soviet troops landed in Bulgaria and began to exert significant influence over the Bulgarian government. Bulgaria formally became a communist state, but distinct from the Soviet Union, in early 1946, and remained thus until the collapse of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. Without going into too much depth about this section of the story, we will show you the most remarkable places associated with this period below;