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The Rose is the symbol of Bulgaria. Rose picking, one of the oldest traditional custom Bulgaria's, has become primarily a tourist attraction.
Picturesque nature, hot spring waters, fabulous seaside cities, golden sand beaches, historical treasures, remarkable monasteries, unforgettable mountain views and varied sport activities - it's all there for you! Bulgaria - A discovery to share!
Positioned on the crossroad between Europe and Asia, Bulgaria combines Thracian, Byzantine, Roman, Slavs and Bulgarian culture. Some of the most famous treasures in the world were discovered at the Varna necropolis, including the world's oldest golden ornaments;
Bulgaria is a country with thousands of years of history and a cultural heritage that embraces ancient civilizations. Visitors will find much to interest them in the country's history, culture, ethnography, religion, architecture and the arts. Unique archaeological sites abound throughout the country - ancient settlement mounds from the Neolithic age, Thracian sanctuaries and tombs, remains of Roman cities, Byzantine and Medieval fortresses, architectural reserves, ethnographic complexes, churches and monasteries, Tekkes (mosques), among many others.
Despite the fact that it occupies only 2% of Europe's territory, about 40,000 historical monuments have been registered in Bulgaria (7 of which are included in the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage sites), 36 cultural reserves, 160 monasteries, and roughly 330 museums and galleries. This includes prehistoric finds, Thracian tombs, sites from the Greek Age, Roman fortresses, historical monuments from the time of the First and the Second Bulgarian Kingdoms, and architectural landmarks from the Age of Revival.
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