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How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.
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2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

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Photography

Aerial View of the Great Basilica of Pliska

This compelling aerial photograph unveils the majestic remnants of the Great Basilica of Pliska, a silent guardian of Bulgaria's ancient history.

Pobitite Kamuni

Batak’s St. Nedelya Church: A Quiet Stone That Echoes Loudly Through History

Veliki Preslav Archaeological Reserve

What to Do Around Sofia in One Perfect Day?

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Durankulak: Showcasing the Rich History of Bulgaria

Discover Durankulak: a Ramsar Black Sea lagoon with epic goose flocks and a 7,000‑year archaeological complex on the lake’s Big Island.

The Boian Culture

4300 BC - 3500 BC
The Boian Culture, also known as the Giulesti-Marița Culture, emerged during the Neolithic period, around 4300-3500 BCE.

The Achaemenid Persian Rule

522 BC - 330 BC
The Achaemenid Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, was one of the ancient world’s largest and most powerful...

The Gumelnita Culture

4700 BC - 3950 BC
The Gumelnita Culture, also known as Gumelnita-Karanovo VI, thrived during the Late Chalcolithic period (c. 4600–3700 BC) in present-day Bulgaria and Romania. It is...

Migration Period and Early Byzantine Control

4th – 6th century AD
The Migration Period and Early Byzantine control marked a turbulent era in Thrace, defined by invasions, cultural shifts, and the rise of Byzantine power.

Kids

Blood Typing: Understanding Why It Matters for Safe Transfusions

Age 14+
Kids
A clear, student-friendly guide to blood typing that explains ABO and Rh groups, forward and reverse typing, blood typing trays and kits, and why accurate testing is essential before blood transfusions.

Ancient Rome Unit Test – MYP Grade 8

Age 14+
Kids
Grade 8 IB MYP Ancient Rome test (45 min): MCQ, source analysis, short writing, and group task—plus differentiated answer key and ATL skills.

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