3rd edition Published: 01 Apr 2021 344 pages Fully updated for this third
edition by expert author Annie Kay (for over 10 years Chairman of the
British-Bulgarian Society and a part-time resident of Sofia), Bradt's Bulgaria
offers a comprehensive guide to this increasingly popular country. Detailed
background information is combined with everything from tips on the best hotels
and mehanas to hiking through the Rila Mountains in search of brown bear or
simply strolling around Nesebur's harbour. Bradt's Bulgaria also offers better
coverage of the country's compelling natural history than any other guide. New
for this edition are greater coverage of outdoor activities and adventure trips,
a fresh perspective on Bulgaria's burgeoning music scene and nightlife,
significantly increased coverage of food and wine - including winery tours, the
local grapes, and some on site restaurants and hotels - plus the benefit of new
contributions from locals sharing their inside knowledge of local towns.
Bulgaria has a history and culture as rich and diverse as its landscape. From
the gold-domed churches of Sofia to the picturesque National Revival houses of
Koprivshtitsa, mountain monasteries to medieval fortresses and ancient rock
formations, the country boasts an eclectic mix of traditions and architecture.
Recent archaeological discoveries are detailed in this new edition, along with
Bulgaria's participation in the European rewilding scheme. From Plovdiv's
UNESCO-listed Old Town to the frescoes of Rila Monastery, skiing to eagle
spotting in Pirin National Park, elegant Ruse to the beaches of the Black Sea
coast, or the former capital of Veliko Turnovo to the famous mountain town of
Koprivshtitsa, Bradt's Bulgaria is the ideal companion for a perfect trip.