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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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Architecture

Saint George Rotunda

Built in the 4th century AD under Emperor Constantine the Great, the Saint George Rotunda initially honored Apollo. This circular tower, among Sofia's oldest, is a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry.

Aladzha Monastery

Hristovski Waterfall: Bulgaria’s Hidden Cascade of Stillness and Song

Raiskoto Praskalo

St. Toma (St. Thomas) Island, Bulgaria: the Black Sea’s tiny “Snake Island”

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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Roman Empire

46 AD - 4th century AD
The annexation of Thrace by the Roman Empire in 46 AD marked a significant turning point in the region's history. This period saw the...

The Ezero Culture

3300 BC - 2700 BC
Discover the Ezero Culture (c. 3300–2700 calBC): fortified tell settlements in Thrace, early metallurgy, pottery styles, and links to Troy and wider Balkan networks.

Gradishte, Strandzha Mountain – Archaeological Enigma and the Legend of Bastet’s Tomb

Discover the historical and symbolic contrasts between Bubastis, Egypt—the true cult center of Bastet—and Golyamo Gradishte in Strandzha, Bulgaria, where modern legend claims the goddess was buried. Explore archaeological facts, elevation, terrain, and cultural legacy in this in-depth comparison of myth and reality.

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.

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.

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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