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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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The Central Sofia Market Hall

Nestled in Sofia's bustling heart, the Central Sofia Market Hall is a testament to the city's vibrant culture. This architectural gem, sprawling over 3,200...

Discover the Uzundzhovo Church

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

Pirin National Park

What to Do Around Sozopol?

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Summer and Winter Tires Change

In Bulgaria, the Road Traffic Act necessitates a tires change from summer to winter models, with the transition to winter tires required by November 15th.

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Sofia
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5 %
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25 °
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28 °
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30 °
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27 °
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27 °

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | The Omega Stream | BG-ALERT in Bulgaria | Forest Fire & Safety

 

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Second Bulgarian Empire

1185 - 1396
The Second Bulgarian Empire was a state between 1185 and 1396 CE. It emerged after the successful uprising against Byzantine rule led by the brothers...

Vinča-Karanovo Interface

5500 BC - 5000 BC
Explore the Vinča–Karanovo interface: how Neolithic Bulgaria connected to the Vinča sphere through pottery styles, exchange networks, and chronology.

Unification and Independence

1885 – 1908
Between 1885 and 1908, Bulgaria experienced significant economic and social transformation, driven by modernization efforts, infrastructure development, and the pursuit of national independence.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC
Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

The Troy

3300 BC - 85 BC
The city of Troy, resonating with the grandeur of the Hellenistic age (330 BC - 85 BC), though not directly linked to modern Bulgaria, casts a wide cultural net across the ancient world, shaping the cultural landscape beyond its immediate boundaries.

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

Destinations
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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