The capital's most striking edifice, built in Byzantine–Muscovite style.
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The country's most-visited monastic foundation, with fabulous frescoes.
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Get charmed in this nineteenth-century quarter of town, with ornate houses and Roman remains.
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Just 7km from
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Don't miss this highland village renowned for its role in the April Rising of 1876.
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Enjoy the white sand and drink at the impromptu beach bars, set up all along the coast.
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Must sample the delicious and smooth Bulgarian yoghurt (kiselo mlyako), one of the gastronomic highlights of the country, renowned for its health benefits.
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The country is a paradise for ornithologists, particularly the areas of Srebarna, Madzharovo and the lakes around
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