The Semkovo Resort is in the Rila Mountains, at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, 17 km from the city of Belitsa. It was declared a nationally recognized resort and important location in 1...
Semkovo
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Semkovo
The Emen Canyon
The Emen Canyon is a scenic location along the Negovanka River, in the foothills of The Central Balkan Range’s northern slope, 20 km from the city of Veliko Turnovo. The constantly flowing river has ...
Medieval Fortress near the village of Mezek
Near the village of Mezek (Svilengrad Municipality), on the Kaleto hill stand the ruins of a medieval Byzantine fortress from the end of the 11th century AD. It is the best-preserved defensive instal...
Obzor
The town of Obzor is situated at the border between the areas of Burgas and Varna. It is situated in a gulf, starting north of the cape St. Atanas and reaches the Emin mountain. The Obzor resort is l...
The Seven Rila Lakes
The Seven Rila Lakes are without a doubt one of the most notable natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula, a dream destination not to be missed. Their beauty touches the thousands of Bulgarian and...
The Georgi Stoykov Rakovski Pantheon in the city of Kotel
One noteworthy display in the Kotel Museum of History is the Pantheon of Georgi Stoykov Rakovski, located in the section of the museum dedicated to the Kotel Awakening. The building that houses the p...
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the recesses of Rila Mountain, between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m abo...
Bankya
The town of Bankya is situated at a distance of 17 km west of Sofia, at the foot of the Lyulin Mountain, at or around an altitude of about 700 meters. The climate in the region is temperate continent...
The Yambol Covered Bazaar
The Yambol “Bezisten” (covered bazaar) is located in the city center. It is the only such Ottoman institution still extant in Bulgaria. It was built in 1509-1510 and is one of the largest structures ...
Archaeological Institute and Museum at the Bulgarian Science Academy – Sofia City
The National Archaeological Museum is situated in the center of Sofia City, opposite the Presidency. The museum is housed in Buyuk Dzhamiya (The Large Mosque) – the oldest preserved building in Sofia...