| Holiday in Bulgaria |
.jpg) Founded in 681, Bulgaria is one of the oldest European states. However, in spite of its 13-century-old tradition, it is an “infant” compared to the history of civilization in the present-day Bulgarian lands. Old-Bulgarian became the language of church, literature and administration in a number of Slavic and non-Slavic countries. Having evolved, the Old-Bulgarian alphabet, known as the Cyrillic script, is now used in Bulgaria, Serbia, Belarus, the Ukraine, Russia, etc.
Following 10 November 1989, Bulgaria stepped on the road to democracy again. Nowadays, it is a pluralistic, multi-party state and a parliamentary republic. Bulgaria is a country of functioning market economy. It is already a member of NATO and is expected to join the European Union on January 1, 2007.
On holiday in Bulgaria you can discover that The Bulgarian lands are ancient crossroads. The state of Bulgaria has 1300 years old history and according to the statistics it is ranked third (after Greece and Italy) for the number of its archaeological monuments. Magura cave - prehistoric paintings presenting hunting scenes, dances, animistic, totemic and pantheistic cult figures form the Glacial Epoch. Rogozen treasure -is the largest single collection of ancient treasure ever found in south-eastern Europe. The 165 pieces of silver in this hoard weigh almost 20 kilograms. Panagyurishte treasure - was found to consist of a phial and eight rhytons, one shaped like an amphora and the others like heads of women or animals. Dated to the turn of the fourth and third century BC, the find was sensational, not only for its weight in gold - over 6 kg, but also for the originality of its form and ornaments. Kazanlak tomb in south Bulgaria is famous for its beautiful wall paintings of the early 3rd century BC, one of the most unique masterpieces of Early Hellenistic pictorial art. Shipka tomb - include seven tombs recently uncovered in the south foothills of the Balkan Range
The land area of Bulgaria is 110,910sq km, 110,550 sq km water: 360 sq km, slightly larger than that of the state of Tennessee. The country is situated on the west coast of the Black Sea, with Romania to the north, Greece and Turkey to the south, and Yugoslavia to the west. In 1991 Bulgaria had a total border of about 2,264 kilometers. The Black Sea coast is 354 kilometers.
The seaside is beautiful, the water is green and blue, marvelous stretch of beaches, calm and safe sea, clear water and healthy air, fine golden sand and natural dunes, mineral water springs, blue flag winning resorts, holiday villages and campsites.
On holiday in Bulgaria you can visit SUNNY BEACH which is perched at 36 km north of Bourgas and is the largest holiday complex on the Black Sea coast. It numbers over 100 hotels, erected in long and wide lanes, surrounded by green and shady parks. Its six-kilometers-long beaches reach as far as Nessebur to the south. The Mediterranean climate of the resort, fine golden sand, natural dunes a clean and gently sloping sea no dangerous fish. It offers the whole specter of services as well as plenty of entertainments for the children.Nessebar is best known for the old town (about 9000 years) on the peninsula. The largest number and best known buildings date from 11th to 14th centuries almost all of them churches in the so called "picturesque" style: Today the old part of the town has regained its original romantic atmosphere: narrow cobblestone lanes, tiny squares, two-storied period houses with stone-built ground levels and wooden upper floors jutting above the streets and external staircases, gift shops, pubs, tavern and lovely flower gardens.
On holiday in Bulgaria you will not have time to see everything. The eastern Bulgarian coast is washed by the Black Sea. The two international airports of Varna and Bourgass connects the Bulgarian Riviera to the world .Northern Black Sea coast Even the most refined requirements will be satisfied by the modern resorts of Golden Sands (breathtaking scenery, superb and picturesque beaches, clean sea, sun and mineral springs. The beach strip is 3.5 km long and up to 100 m wide). , Albena, Roussalka, Riviera, (Sunny Day), St.Konstantin and Elena. The greatest fans of natural beauty and historical places can find peace in the Balchik Botanical Garden or the museum at Kaliakra horn. Southern Black Sea coast Wonderful nature in combination with modern construction - this is the magic of the holiday villages of Elenite, Sunny beach, Nessebur, Sozopol...
Numerous restaurants serving Bulgarian national dishes, as well as European cuisine and exotic food - ranging from first-class entertainment spots and night clubs, featuring exciting floor shows, to small cozy fast food restaurants right on the shore, hotel bars and discos - to suit every taste and preference; for gourmets - Chinese, Indian, German, English, Greek and Arab cuisine is available
On holidays in Bulgaria the best ski resorts are Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo as well as few smaller resorts like Chepelare and Vitosha.No matter where you come from, some company can provide complete travel arrangements for your holiday in Bulgaria: Hotel reservations, flights from your country to Bulgaria, transfers to/from the resorts, ski equipments rental, lift pass, ski/snowboard schools for adults/children and beginners/intermediate skiers.
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