25.1 C
Sofia
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Editors' Pick

Planning Ahead

Bulgaria Trip Cost Calculator & Planner

Estimate your Bulgaria travel budget with our practical trip cost calculator. Compare destinations, seasonality, accommodation styles, transport choices, and family travel costs across Bulgaria.

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.

Get Ready for the Summer

Don't Miss Destinations

Kapinovski Monastery: A Hidden Sanctuary in Bulgaria’s Forested Heart

Visit Kapinovski Monastery near Veliko Tarnovo—an oasis of peace, history, and nature. Discover Bulgaria’s spiritual heritage wrapped in forest and time.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

How to Connect Appliances to Bulgarian Power Sockets?

This guide is a handy resource aimed at assisting international travelers in familiarizing themselves with the Type F electricity and socket system in Bulgaria. It offers detailed insights on how to adapt various international plug types to connect seamlessly with Bulgarian sockets, ensuring a worry-free stay in this beautiful country.

Weather

Sofia
clear sky
25.1 ° C
25.1 °
25.1 °
32 %
0.7kmh
0 %
Sat
30 °
Sun
29 °
Mon
27 °
Tue
31 °
Wed
31 °
- Advertisement -

Nature

Moments from Bulgarian History

Bulgaria Archaeology 2025 — What Was Dug, What Was Found, and What It Changes

Discover Bulgaria’s top 2025 archaeological finds—from Thracian gold to Black Sea harbors—reshaping ancient history with groundbreaking excavations.

How To Classify Bulgaria’s Prehistoric Cultures

Archaeologists divide the prehistoric era in Bulgaria into a series of distinct archaeological cultures, each defined by characteristic artifacts, settlement patterns, and chronology.

Bubanj–Sălcuța–Krivodol Complex

Explore the Bubanj–Sălcuța–Krivodol (BSK) complex (c. 4350–3800 calBC): pottery traditions, settlement relocation, early copper, and its role in the Balkans’ Copper Age transition.

Bulgaria Under Communist Rule

Explore Bulgaria's transformation during its communist era, marked by rapid industrialization, political repression, and deep ties with the Soviet Union.

The First Bulgarian Empire

The First Bulgarian Empire, founded in 681 CE, united Bulgars and Slavs, shaping a powerful medieval state in the Balkans.
A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.
A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

Quick Facts

Architecture

- Advertisement -

MORE RECENT STORIES

- Advertisement -

Gourmet

Recent Editorials