Things not to miss

written by Rough Guides Editors

updated 7/7/2020

#01 ALEXSANDAR NEVSKI CATHEDRAL, SOFIA

The capital's most striking edifice, built in Byzantine–Muscovite style.

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#02 RILA MONASTERY

The country's most-visited monastic foundation, with fabulous frescoes.

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#03 THE OLD QUARTER, PLOVDIV

Get charmed in this nineteenth-century quarter of town, with ornate houses and Roman remains.

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#04 MOUNT VITOSHA

Just 7km from Sofia, Mount Vitosha offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

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#05 KOPRIVSHTITSA

Don't miss this highland village renowned for its role in the April Rising of 1876.

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#06 BEACH BARS, BLACK SEA COAST

Enjoy the white sand and drink at the impromptu beach bars, set up all along the coast.

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#07 YOGHURT

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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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#08 BIRDWATCHING

The country is a paradise for ornithologists, particularly the areas of Srebarna, Madzharovo and the lakes around Burgas.

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