What are the best destinations to go sightseeing in Bulgaria - for a holiday or a family stay? In the following article, we will present a couple of places to you that you should visit in Bulgaria.

Plovdiv is a town where a millenia-old history, culture and heritage co-exist in harmony. Ancient and timeless, artistic and modern, cosmopolitan and romantic - this town is so fascinating and full of life. The city hosts lots of events and festivals. This is the city that will take you back in time to enjoy the awe-inspiring monuments of the Antiquity.

The city beats with the spirit of the Bulgarian Revival Period through its Old Town. You can stroll along the streets of the artistic district of Kapana. Plovdiv offers breathtaking panoramic views you can enjoy on one of the six hills located in the very heart of the town.

Sofia is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is one of the European destinations with the most incredible monuments reflecting its almost 2000-year history. Sofia is a perfect destination for a cultural city break or shopping. Rila mountains and the monastery

You should put this place at the top of your bucket list of destinations to see in Bulgaria. Take your hiking shoes with you and during your 2-hour walk discover the Rila Cave - the founder of this now world-renowned monastery. This exceptional site is located in the bosom of the nature, the ideal opportunity to combine culture and a walk in the nature.

Varna is the most popular seaside resort in Bulgaria. The city attracts tourists looking for long beaches, all-inclusive resorts, nightlife, but also history buffs. Here you can also see the "Varna Gold " - a 6,000-year-old Thracian treasure.

With its narrow houses perching on the hill, Veliko Tarnovo resembles Porto in Portugal a bit. The Tsarevets Fortress is towering over the town- it is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Bulgaria.

Albena is considered to be the best seaside resort in Bulgaria. Fine sand, calm sea, water sports, attractions and playgrounds: everything is available for a dream holiday in Bulgaria. The beaches are ideal for families looking for peace and quiet.

Dive into the incredible history of Bulgaria, its customs, traditions, crafts, culinary specialties by visiting the ethnographic village of Etar. The museum is located in Northern Bulgaria, a two-hour ride from Sofia or Plovdiv.

Sozopol is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. It was founded in 610 BC as a Hellenic colony by Miletus in Greece and it was named Apollonia Pontica. The urban structure reveals the stages of development of human civilization. Today, Sozopol is the business card of Bulgarian sea tourism. The town welcomes hundred thousands of tourists every year.

Belogradchik has been awarded "Destination of Excellence" by the European Commission for its commitment to sustainable tourism and the conservation of local intangible heritage. One of the emblems of Belogradchik is its fortress, located in the natural area of the Belogradchik massif. The fortress is surrounded by rocks which give the place a unique character. The Belogradchik rocks have functioned as a natural rampart ever since the creation of the fortress in Roman times.

Nessebar is a historical town in Bulgaria. Located to the north of Burgas, another popular seaside resort for Bulgarian tourists, Nessebar has it all. Inhabited mainly by Greeks in Antiquity until 1923, Nessebar has been marked by many cultures reflected in its monuments and culinary specialties.

Bansko is one of the most famous ski resorts in Bulgaria. With 50 km of slopes and 14 cable cars, it is very popular throughout Europe. Tourists appreciate the price-quality ratio, which makes it one of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe.

Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria with only 385 inhabitants. It is also one of the Bulgarian destinations with the largest concentration of buildings classified as historical monuments. Not far from the charming town center you will discover the Melnik Pyramids - a natural site of rock and sand formations. This grandiose place of rare beauty is the result of erosion.

This extraordinary monument, called the Buzludzha Monument, too (as it is located on Buzludzha Hill, in the center of Bulgaria), which was built in 1974 and completed in 1981, commemorates the events of 1891 when the Bulgarian Social Democratic Party was founded . 

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