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Museums in Bulgaria

Diversify your trip to Bulgaria with a tour around Bulgaria’s museums! Devoting an hour to a museum exposition will greatly extend your knowledge about the history, traditions and biodiversity of Bulgaria. A museum visit can be an exciting experience not only for specialists in history and science but for everyone who is curious to throw a glimpse at the cultural heritage and the nature of our country. You won’t regret your visit as the museums in Bulgaria have a lot to show – from rich collections of flora and fauna exponents to unique pieces of craft and ancient treasures. If you are eager to visit an exposition, you can find a museum in every district town in Bulgaria - Bourgas, Pleven, Assenovgrad, Lovetch, Stara Zagora, Kardjali, Kazanluk, Sliven, Troyan, Rousse, Bansko. The greatest number of museums in Bulgaria with the richest collections are concentrated in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv.

Sofia museums

There are several museums in Sofia you shouldn’t miss if you plan a cultural trip around the capital. The National Historical Museum currently owns over 650,000 objects connected to history, ethnography, fine arts and archaeology. About 10% of them are on exhibit. In the Bulgarian Natural History Museum you can see an amazingly rich collection of minerals, plants and animals. It is the biggest museum of that kind on the Balkan Peninsula, owning over 1000 000 exponents. The expositions in the National Archaeological Museum in Sofia reveal the material and spiritual culture of the people who inhabited the lands of Bulgaria from ancient times up to 18th c. Other must-see museums in Sofia are the Museum of Earth and Men exhibiting natural minerals and man-made ceramics, the Ethnographic Museum, the National Museum of Military History and the National Polytechnical Museum.

Museums in Varna, Plovdiv and Bourgas

When you travel to Varna, the sea capital of Bulgaria, pay a visit to the following museums: The Aquarium and the Black Sea museum, one of the best museums in Varna, exhibits hundreds of molluscs, crabs, fish species, sharks, sea mammals and birds. The Ethnographical Museum reveals the way of life of the city’s population during the 19th and the beginning of 20th c. The exposition consists of various tools, national costumes and adornments. The Golden treasure of Varna which is 6000 years old and consists of about 3000 golden objects, can be seen in the Varna Archaeological Museum. The exposition in the Museum of Bulgarian Revival represents the social life of people during this period. The city of Bourgas boasts several museums, the best of which is the Museum of Nature and Science. There you will see an extensive collection of minerals, fossils and exponents from the flora of the Black Sea coast and the Strandja mountain. Visiting all the museums in Plovdiv can take a lot of time. The most interesting expositions can be seen in the Ethnographic and the Archeological museums. The Ethnographic museum in Plovdiv is situated in a splendid house built in the Revival style. Its exposition reveals the culture and traditions of the Bulgarian people during that period. The Archeological Museum in Plovdiv exhibits the world-famous Golden Treasure of Panagjurishte consisting of 9 richly decorated ritual utensils, made of pure gold.

Beach holidays in Bulgaria – affordable prices and unforgettable experiences

25.07.2013

Beach tourism in Bulgaria is well developed. The excellent weather conditions in summer and the beautiful beaches make Bulgarian coastline a magnet for local and foreign tourists. Every year many holidaymakers flock to Bulgarian seaside to find their dream vacation. The sea water is warm enough from mid May to late September. Bulgaria is easily accessible as there are regular flights to Bourgas and Varna airports. Most Black Sea beaches are long ones. You don’t need to pay for a parasol, but there is a free zone at the beach as well. No wonder that tourists are impressed with the modern hotels in Bulgaria’s beach resorts. It is recognized that Bulgaria is an affordable summer destination.

Bulgaria complies with world customer service standards and the personnel in the hospitality industry have been trained to correspond to high quality standards. Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts range from small ones to bigger, more popular summer venues. If you would like to experience the luxury and the top level of entertainment, then head for Sunny Beach , Golden Sands, Albena, St.Vlas. Small, but nice summer resorts are Kiten , Primorsko, Tsarevo, Sinemorets, Pomorie, Obzor where you will find both tranquility and entertainment options.

If you are inclined more to city tourism, then you should go to Varna or Bourgas where you can combine shopping tours with sightseeing, beach vacation and more. Sozopol and Nessebar are the ideal choice for all who like cultural tourism, parties, long promenades where you can stroll all night long. Tourists from UK, Germany, Holland, Romania, Ukraine, and Russia are impressed with the beauty of Bulgaria’s Black Sea and most of them appreciate the excellent price-quality ratio, but there is another reason why they simply love Bulgaria. There are animation options and parties in the big hotels. Thus, people from different countries can meet with each other and have some nice small talk.

If you prefer 100% sunny days and more warm climate, then you should choose a resort at Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea. Saint Vlas resort has recently become a modern resort popular among tourists due to its yacht marina and the luxurious restaurants, located at the promenade. It’s an excellent holiday choice, because it combines the beauty of Stara Planina (Balkan mountain range) and the turquoise colours of the sea. St.Vlas is the famous sibling of the luxurious and beloved Sunny Beach resort.

Provided that luxury is not what you are looking for and the tranquility matters more, then you should look for a campsite. There are many campsites where you will not find overcrowded streets and beaches.

Some people think that being at the beach is not the perfect picture that they have in their mind. The truth is that Bulgaria’s seaside has it all! If you like cultural events, we strongly recommend you to combine your summer holiday in Bulgaria with sightseeing, you should visit some nature landmarks in the region you will love it. Arkutino, Bourgas Lake, Atanasovsko Lake, Durankulak Lake, Beloslavsko Lake definitely worth visiting. Mud baths are beneficial for your health and you can experience their healing properties at Pomoriysko Lake and Varna Lake.

Unlike many other European travel destinations for beach tourism, Bulgaria’s summer resorts offer something for everyone who would like to enjoy silky coastlines, cultural and nature landmarks.

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