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

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of southeastern Bulgaria, near the village of Voden, lie the remnants of the Parorian Monastery—a site of profound historical and spiritual significance.

The Golden Road to Sofia’s Past: The Curious Tale of the Yellow Cobblestones

Cherven Fortress

Banya Bashi Mosque

Lions of Bulgaria: A Symbol of Strength and Heritage

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Submerged Civilizations of the Black Sea: Archaeology, Climate, and Myth

Discover the submerged cultures beneath today’s Black Sea. From the Hamangia and Varna civilizations to the Black Sea flood hypothesis, archaeology and ancient texts reveal how climate change and rising waters may have shaped myths like Noah’s Flood.

The Byzantine Domination

1018 AD - 1185 AD
Byzantine rule in Bulgaria, also known as Byzantine domination, occurred between 1018 and 1185 CE, after the fall of the First Bulgarian Empire.

Bulgarian History Timeline

Explore Bulgaria's history through this timeline. From ancient Thracians to the present, see how each period shaped Bulgaria.

Bubanj–Sălcuța–Krivodol Complex

4350 BC - 3800 BC
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.

The Celts

400 BC - 212 BC
The Celts were a diverse group of tribal societies originating in central Europe during the Late Bronze Age, around 1200 BC. Their culture flourished...

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

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A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+
Kids
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.

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