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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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Sozopol’s History Unearthed

The Sozopol Historical Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past. It showcases artifacts from prehistory, antiquity, and the Middle Ages that...

What to Do Around Varna In a Day?

The Great Basilica in Pliska

Kopitoto TV Tower – A Stunning Panoramic Escape Above Sofia

Cathedral of Saint Joseph

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FAQ About Bulgaria

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Do UK nationals need a visa to live in Bulgaria after Brexit?

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

What is the Traditional Bulgarian Food?

Can I ski during my visit to Sofia?

Forest Fire & Wildfire Safety in Bulgaria: What to Do, Who to Call

How can I find information on currency exchange and banking in Bulgaria?

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

 

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Moments from Bulgarian History

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.

Gumelnița Culture: The Lower Danube Tradition Within the KGK VI Late Chalcolithic World

4600 BC - 3900 BC
Learn the Gumelnița Culture of the Lower Danube: tells, pottery, figurines, copper and exchange networks — and how it fits within the KGK VI world.

Durankulak: Showcasing the Rich History of Bulgaria

Discover Durankulak: a Ramsar Black Sea lagoon with epic goose flocks and a 7,000‑year archaeological complex on the lake’s Big Island.

Bulgarian History Timeline

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

The Panagyurishte Treasure

The Panagyurishte Treasure, a remarkable collection of Thracian gold artifacts discovered in 1949, reveals the artistic and cultural prowess of an ancient civilization.

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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