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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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Architecture

Rila Monastery

The Rila Monastery, located in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, is one of the country’s most essential and well-known monasteries.

Orpheus Sanctuary

The White City by the Sea – Balchik

Klisurski Monastery St. St. Cyril and Methodius

Aerial View Over Plovdiv’s Rowing Channel

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FAQ About Bulgaria

A to Z How To

How to find out if water from the tap is safe in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, tap water aligns with European Union standards and is generally safe to drink, though preferences and local variations might lead some to opt for bottled or well-known Bulgarian mineral waters.

How can I find a reliable car rental company in Bulgaria?

How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

How to drive on snow in Bulgaria?

Education in Bulgaria for Foreign Families (K-12)

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Salcuta-Krivodol-Bubanj Culture

4000 BC - 3200 BC
The Salcuţa-Krivodol-Bubanj culture, thriving between 4000 BCE and 3200 BCE, played a key role in the Balkans' transition to the Early Bronze Age.

Liberation of Bulgaria and the Treaty of San Stefano

1878
In 1878, Bulgaria emerged from centuries of Ottoman rule, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its history.

The Starcevo Culture

6200 BC - 4500 BC
The Starčevo Culture, also known as Starcevo-Körös-Criș Culture, was an early Neolithic culture that existed in the North-West region of today’s Bulgaria, as well...

The Karanovo System

Delving into the depths of Southeastern Europe's ancient past, the Karanovo System serves as an archaeological compass, guiding us through the intricate labyrinth of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age cultures.

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.

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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