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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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Bulgarian Monasteries

Dive into Bulgaria's spiritual heritage, a pilgrimage through faith, resilience, and architectural splendor, woven into a millennium of monastery traditions and history.

The Seven Rila Lakes

The Great Basilica in Pliska

Shipka Peak and Memorial: Aerial Majesty Over Bulgaria’s Historic Heart

Discover Primorsko Airfield

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FAQ About Bulgaria

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New Low-Emission Vehicle Policy in Sofia: Restrictions

2026
The policy restricts the most polluting vehicles from entering designated low-emission zones in Sofia's city center. The goal is to reduce traffic-related emissions and promote alternative transportation options.

Serbia Customs Rules for Travelers: Honey, Gold, Cash and Border Checks

Camping in Bulgaria

What is the Best Time to Visit Bulgaria?

The Use of Street Lanes in Bulgaria

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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 Hamangia Culture

5250 BC – 4500 BC
Hamangia Culture, a Late Neolithic society on the Black Sea coast known for its unique pottery, iconic figurines like The Thinker, and early European settlements.

Scoring Archaeological Profiles

Discover the Archaeological Profile method: a structured 0–5 diagnostic scoring system using V/C/D criteria to evaluate cultures, complexes, and periods.

Bulgaria and World War II

1941 - 1944
Bulgaria's journey through World War II was marked by complex alliances, difficult decisions, and significant challenges that shaped the nation's military and political landscape during one of history's most turbulent periods.

Cucuteni-Trypillia Culture

4800 BC - 3000 BC
Explore the Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture (c. 4800–3000 BCE): painted pottery, huge “mega-sites,” farming economies, and its links to the wider Balkan Copper Age world.

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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