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) Bradts Bulgaria offers a
comprehensive guide to this increasingly popular country location of Provadia Europes oldest
prehistoric town. 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 Neseburs harbour. Bradts Bulgaria also offers better coverage of the countrys
compelling natural history than any other guide.New for this edition are greater coverage of
outdoor activities and adventure trips a fresh perspective on Bulgarias 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. Also covered are improvements to
infrastructure and new attractions such as the Historical Park the worlds largest history park
near the Black Sea city of Varna offering an interactive trip in time going back thousands of
years. 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 Bulgarias participation in the European rewilding scheme. From
Plovdivs UNESCO-listed Old Town to the frescoes of Rila Monastery skiing to eagle spotting in
Pirin National Park elegant Ruse to the deserted beaches of the Black Sea coast or the former
capital of Veliko Turnovo to the famous mountain town of Koprivshtitsa Bradts Bulgaria is the
ideal companion for a perfect trip.
