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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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Sofia in the Summer

In summer, an aerial photograph of Sofia's city center reveals a bustling urban landscape teeming with life as cars navigate the streets and people enjoy the vivid atmosphere.

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The Golden Church in Preslav

Batak’s St. Nedelya Church: A Quiet Stone That Echoes Loudly Through History

Peristera Fortress in Peshtera: The Dove’s Watch Over the Rhodopes

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Moments from Bulgarian History

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.

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.

Bulgarian History Timeline

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

Bulgaria’s Democratic Transition

1989 - 1997
From the fall of communism in 1989 to its accession to the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria underwent profound political, economic, and social transformations, reshaping its national identity and place in the world.

Thracians and The Thracian Culture

1500 BC - 700 AD
The Thracians were an ancient Indo-European people who established their presence in the Balkan Peninsula around 1500 BC. Thracian tribes formed early kingdoms, the most notable being the Odrysian Kingdom.

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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