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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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Photography

Aerial View of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Varna

In this breathtaking aerial photograph, the Cathedral of the Assumption in Varna stands resplendent under the soft light of a late summer morning.

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

Cape Akin, Chernomorets

Discover Bulgarian Waterfalls

The Shumen Fortress from Above

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Sofia
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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Starcevo Culture

6200 BC - 5300 BC
Explore the Starčevo Culture in Bulgaria—early Neolithic farmers, pottery styles, settlements, and key sites like Kovačevo, dated c. 6200–5300 BC.

How To Classify Bulgaria’s Prehistoric Cultures

Archaeologists divide the prehistoric era in Bulgaria into a series of distinct archaeological cultures, each defined by characteristic artifacts, settlement patterns, and chronology.

Europe’s First Gold: Unearthing Bulgaria’s Ancient Legacy

Bulgaria’s Varna gold predates the pyramids—explore the oldest known gold jewelry and its hidden story.

Migration Period and Early Byzantine Control

4th – 6th century AD
The Migration Period and Early Byzantine control marked a turbulent era in Thrace, defined by invasions, cultural shifts, and the rise of Byzantine power.

Cernavoda Culture

4000 BC - 3200 BC
Unraveling the intricate tapestry of the past, the Cernavoda Culture offers an intriguing glimpse into the Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the regions of modern-day Romania and Bulgaria.

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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