What makes Bulgaria remarkable

• Despite its modest size, the country ranks third in Europe for the diversity of its biological species, including rare and endemic ones, i.e. those not found in other regions.
• Bulgaria also ranks third in the number of archaeological finds. The country is second only to such recognised leaders as Italy and Greece.
• One of the oldest cities in Europe is located here. Plovdiv was founded 6 thousand years ago, earlier than Rome and Athens.
• Cyril and Methodius – the creators of the Old Slavonic alphabet – were born outside Bulgaria, but it was here that they achieved their greatest success in their educational work. The national library, housed in a beautiful historic building in Sofia, is named after them.
• During the Second World War, Bulgaria was the only European country where the number of Jews did not decrease but grew.

• Bulgarian cuisine has much in common with Greek and Turkish. Dishes are usually grilled or stewed in earthenware.

  

  People here eat a lot of vegetables, as well as dairy products. Bulgarian yoghurt (kiselo mlyako) is an essential ingredient without which the national cuisine would be unimaginable. Making it requires a special bacterium – the Bulgarian bacillus.

• Bulgaria is one of the world’s largest wine producers. Grapes were first planted here back in the time of the Thracians. Especially popular are the varieties that cannot be found outside the country – for example, Mavrud, Dimyat, Shiroka melnishka loza. Bulgarian wines are less well known than French or Italian ones, but they often win international competitions.
• The Bulgarian national drink – rakia – is a strong fruit spirit. The grape (grozdova) variety is the most widespread. Rakia is also made from apples, pears, cherries, peaches, apricots, plums and other fruit.
• • The rose is one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Near the town of Kazanlak lies the famous Valley of Roses, where the precious oil used to create luxury perfumes is produced. Roses are also used to make infusions, liqueurs, wines and jams, and the flowers are used in cosmetics production.
  • Bulgaria is a year-round destination. In summer, holidaymakers are welcomed by golden Black Sea beaches, in winter by ski resorts, while in the off-season tours of historical sites and balneological tourism are popular.

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