CK + Plamen

Part I December 20, 2015 | Sydney, Australia
Part II May 28, 2016 | Pleven, Bulgaria

THINGS TO DO | Bulgaria

SOFIA

There is plenty to see in Bulgaria's capital. Here are some of our favorite spots:

  • Churches

    • Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Saint Nikolas Russian Church (Tsurkva Sveta Nikolai)
    • The Ro tunda of St George (Sveti Georgi)
  • City Walk
    • Vitosha Boulevard
    • Slaveikov Square
    • Park Borisova Gradina (Boris' Garden)
  • Other Sights
    • The Rotunda of St George (Sveti Georgi)
    • Ivan Vazov National Theater
    • Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohidski
  • Museums
    • National Museum of History
    • National Art Gallery
    • Ethnographic Institute with Museum

Vitosha mountain

Vitosha Day Trip: If you want to go on a day trip while staying in Sofia, we recommend, Vitosha, the nearby mountain. It offers some great hikes and views to the City. Zlatnite Mostove (the Golden Bridges) or Kopitoto (the Hoof) are some of our favorite.

 

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery Day Trip: The biggest and best preserved Bulgarian monastery Rila Monastery is also worth a day trip if you have the time. Apart from looking at some historic architecture and beautiful frescoes, you can also try the signature yogurt made by the monks at the monastery using cow and buffalo milk.

plovdiv

Plovdiv is the second largest city of Bulgaria and a former capital. It also used to be known as Philippopolis, the city of Phillip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Plovdiv is also selected to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019, so there is a comprehensive modernization and overhaul of some of the museums and tourist sights. Some places we recommend are :

  • The Old Town in Plovdiv
  • The Ancient Roman Thater
  • Megdana restaurant to get some cultural dancing and eat bulgarian food for dinner

kazanlak

Kazanlak is a small town in the foothills of the Balkan Mountain. It is famous for its rose gardens that are the source of the Bulgarian Rose Oil used in perfumes around the world.

Pleven

Pleven: Plamen's hometown and the seventh largest city in Bulgaria. It has a rich history and is famous for a large battle that paved the way for Bulgaria's independence. Kind of like the Gettysburg of Bulgaria. Some must see spots are:

  • The Panorama - a building monument of the Battle of Pleven faturing a 3-D experience of the final battle.
  • The central town square - take a leisurely stroll down the central town square and stop for some coffee and beer in the many cafes along it.
  • The Wine Museum in Kaylaka - learn about the world history of wine and do some wine tasting in the Wine museum in Kaylaka, the park where our wedding celebration will be.

 

Veliko Tarnovo

Veliko Tarnovo is a former Bulgarian Capital and the site of a well preserved medieval fortress (Tsarevets). Worth a day trip while in Pleven. 

 

Varna

Varna is the Sea Capital of Bulgaria. This Black Sea coastal city boasts a beautiful sea garden, golden sand beaches, and a rich international history. It is also the third largest city in Bulgaria.