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QUICK FACTS ABOUT BULGARIA

Published by freeplovdivtour at June 4, 2016
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10 Quick Facts about Bulgaria you Might not Know

So, you are curious about this small country on the Balkans? Just find a comfortable chair and set aside a couple of minutes, because we have some Quick Facts about Bulgaria for you.

Quick facts about Bulgaria:

1. The territory of Bulgaria 

  • Bulgaria has a territory of 110,994 square kilometers. The form of our land can easily remind you of a lion. Just use your vivid imagination!
Bulgaria

2. Biggest Cities

Sofia is the capital city. Plovdiv is the second-largest city followed by Varna and Burgas. Find more about the lovely Bulgarian cities by joining our tours!

Plovdiv

3. Musala

Musala is 2,925m (9,596ft) in height and is in the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria. Its name literally means ‘Near God’. That is the highest peak not only in the country but also in the entire Balkan Peninsula. 

4. Raysko praskalo

If you adore the mountainous area that is your place because Raysko praskalo is an ideal route for those who are into hiking. ! This is the highest waterfall in Bulgaria and what is more – it is also the highest waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula.

Raisko praskalo
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5. Banitsa appears to be the most popular dish

Every guest of Bulgaria should try the Bulgarian cuisine at all costs! Most of the visitors seem to love it and very soon start looking for recipes also putting great efforts into learning how to prepare some traditional dishes. That is why one of our quick facts is dedicated to banitsa!

Banitsa can be served for breakfast, also for lunch and even for dinner. It is made of pastry, eggs and can be filled with a variety of ingredients – cheese, minced meat, spinach, etc. According to custom on New Year’s Eve, lucky charms (usually small pieces of paper with wishes written on them) are put into the banitsa and everyone receives one with their serving so they can check what will the next year bring to them.

6. Food is always accompanied by a beverage

Bulgarians are well-known for their rakia – an alcoholic drink prepared on the Balkans. Some people compare the Bulgarian rakia to Japanese sake.

7. The Festival of Roses

The Rose Festival is happening annually during the first weekend in June in Kazanlak and attracts the attention of thousands of tourists.

Bulgarian rose
photo by freesofiatour.com

The Rose is the symbol of Bulgaria. The Rose Valley includes the cities of Karlovo and Kazanlak and is approximately 3,300 km2.

8. Traditional Bulgarian dances

Bulgarian horo dance
Bulgarian horo
Photo Source: dnes.bg

Horo Dancers traditionally wear Bulgarian national costumes.

9. Melnik

This is the smallest town in Bulgaria. There is a revival of the vine-growing and wine production.  

10. Architectural – ethnographic complex ‘Etar’

It is an open-air museum conveniently located near Gabrovo. Here you can enjoy most of the Bulgarian craftsmanship together with the architecture, customs, and traditions of the Bulgarians during the period of the National Revival.

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