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Churches & Religious Art
Luminous icons and wonderful murals adorn churches, monasteries and museums all
around the country. Many of the older churches are themselves worth seeking out - here
you can appreciate the art as it was meant to be seen.
Boyana Church
Dating back to the 13th century, this is one of the best-preserved medieval
churches in the country, housing rare, colourful murals of saints, kings and queens (
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Rila Monastery
Founded in the 10th century, Rila is Bulgaria's most important religious
site, and features large frescoes by the 19th-century master, Zahari Zograf (
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Aleksander Nevski Crypt
Bulgaria's biggest and most comprehensive collection of icons
and religious art, collected from churches all over the country, is on show at this fascinating
Sofia museum (
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Sveti Stefan Church
In the heart of Nesebâr, this medieval church is famous for its beauti-
ful 16th-to-18th century murals, which cover virtually the whole interior (
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Beaches
If you're looking for sandy beaches, the Black Sea coastline has something for everyone,
from organised water sports and nightlife to cheaper seaside towns favoured by Bulgarian
families. You could also combine a beach holiday with a city break in Burgas or Varna.
Sunny Beach
Bulgaria's most popular destination for foreign visitors, with a soft, sandy
beach, countless organised activities and plenty of clubs and pubs (
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Primorsko
Popular with young Bulgarians and families, this small resort town has two
long, attractive beaches and shallow water ideal for paddling (
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