Road Trip Bulgaria – The Unknown Beauty
Sofia – The Fascinating Capital
Start your trip in Sofia. The capital of Bulgaria with more than one million inhabitants will quickly captivate you. Stroll along the Vitosha Boulevard. The magnificent facades of the town houses from the 30s will inspire you. In the countless shops that line the boulevard, you will have the opportunity to make a bargain or two. At the end of the path lies Sveta Nedel Square.
When the shopping trip has worn you out, here’s your chance to relax. Head to the Sheraton Balkan Hotel Sofia. Here you can relax in the quiet courtyard with a cool drink. After that, it is worth visiting the Sveta Nedelja Church. Inside you can admire the icons of the Bulgarian painter Stanislav Dospevski. Now it’s time to explore the city on your own. Put the city map aside and just set off. That way you’ll discover your own Sofia, far off the beaten tourist track.
Plovdiv – Almost like Italy
The next day, the journey takes us to Plovdiv. The country’s second largest city boasts a charming old town that draws the tourist crowds year after year. Stroll through the picturesque alleys and enjoy an espresso in one of the countless bars. Or perhaps you fancy a pizza. You’ll find it in Plovdiv. The city has developed an almost Italian lifestyle. You almost forget that you are in Bulgaria.
Under no circumstances should you miss visiting the Roman amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD. Here at the latest it becomes clear what a rich history the city has.
Stara Zagora – modernity with history
Onward to Stara Zagora and into a completely different world. The Czech architect Ljubor Bayer is responsible for Stara Sagora’s townscape. He was commissioned to design a plan for reconstruction after the Russo-Turkish War in 1876. His concept called for all streets to be built bolt upright and aligned in a checkerboard fashion. This is unique in Bulgaria and is still taken into account here today during further development.
In the historical museum you can get an overview of its history. The origins of the city date back to the 3rd century BC.
Burgas – coastal town with flair
The last destination of the road trip is supposed to be Burgas. Most tourists are drawn to Vargas. Burgas, the coastal town further north, gets little attention. Yet the city is very well-kept and numerous boulevards lined with restaurants and cafes invite you to stroll.
Don’t miss a visit to the Armenian church. Especially worth seeing are the colorful oriental carpets with which the church is laid out. Afterwards, you can eat a fresh fish in one of the restaurants and review your road trip.
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