7 Charming Towns In Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a small country, in fact it is a little bigger than Castilla-León. However, it contains unparalleled beauties: from paradisiacal coasts to mountain landscapes that seem like something out of a postcard. The same happens with their localities. We are going to take a tour of some of the most beautiful villages in Bulgaria. You come?
The towns of Bulgaria that you will want to see
It is difficult to assess which are the most beautiful villages in Bulgaria, but this list is one of the best you will find. Yes, we assure you that you will not be able to do this tour in a week, because the beauty that you will find deserves time to enjoy it. Therefore, we recommend you go with more time or choose only a few and repeat on another occasion. Here we go!
1. Nesebar
This beautiful town is on a small peninsula located on the Black Sea that was always attractive to the ruling empires and more than once invaded. The major influences today have been the Bulgarian, Byzantine and Ottoman.
What is the use of knowing this? Well, to get an idea of the monumental wealth that you can find in this place, so much so that Unesco preserves it completely due to its uniqueness. In its small historic center there are no less than 20 churches.
In addition, it is worth walking quietly through its cobbled streets to discover beautiful wooden houses built during the so-called “Bulgarian Renaissance”, in the 18th and 19th centuries.
2. Melnik
If you have always dreamed of going to Cappadocia, you can already enjoy a similar landscape in Melnik, one of the most incredible Bulgarian towns. It does not have more than 400 inhabitants but it is an impressive architectural reserve.
It preserves corners of all the influences of the governments that have passed through it. If you add to this the beautiful natural landscape of different shades of green and brown that surrounds it, you will reach total ecstasy.
3. Rila
In this town is the largest Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, in which the great Slavite influence is clearly visible. Its beauty and majesty leave no doubt that it is the pride of the country.
The buildings around it have a uniform charm that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Something that could not be less, because in addition to all this, it is accompanied by a most exuberant and incredible natural landscape.
4. Sozopol
A beautiful city where you will have everything : history, sea, architecture and, of course, beauty that overflows on all four sides.
Strolling through its narrow streets is to smell the air of Greek influence in its corners. You will fall in love with its wooden and stone houses on the Black Sea and its majestic Christian cathedral. Whether you like beach tourism or cultural tourism, this town is for you. Without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns in Bulgaria.
5. Zheravna
This beautiful Bulgarian village is completely made of stone and wood. It was positioned as an important point of commerce in the Balkans back in the 18th century. A very traditional town with cobbled streets and no modern buildings. A walk that will make you vibrate while you enjoy crafts in its purest form.
6. Bansko
This is one of the Bulgarian towns best known for its famous ski resort. But Bansko is much more than that, as its traditional mountain houses together with its cobbled alleys and its monuments give it a stately air that does not go unnoticed.
Among its most famous monuments are the Church of the Holy Trinity or the Velyanov House. A perfect town to go at any time of the year.
7. Arbanasi
It was the place chosen by the nobles as a summer residence, so it was always characterized by luxury. Seeing their houses is already an entertainment that has no waste, but the most characteristic of this town are its churches and other religious buildings. Among them we can name the Church of the Nativity and that of the Archangels San Miguel and San Gabriel.
What did you think of this great tour of the best towns in Bulgaria? Surely you are already taking your notebook and writing down the ones you liked the most. Good trip!
