Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chepelare
The smaller, quieter resort in the Rodopi Mountains is great for families; as
well as some long, challenging trails, it also has gentler slopes and is good for snowboard-
ing (
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Mt Vitosha
Just a short ride from the nation's capital, the six slopes here are the highest
in Bulgaria, and ideal if you just fancy an afternoon's skiing before heading back to town (
Roman Remains
The Roman Empire extended its reach into Thracian territory, and the land we know today
as Bulgaria, in the 1st century AD, and soon made itself at home, building towns, theatres
and bathhouses, as well as heavily defended fortifications.
Hisar
Bulgaria's most extensive and impressive Roman ruins dominate this little spa
town, including vast gateways and city walls (
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Roman Thermae
In the Black Sea port of Odessos (Varna), you can still see the bathing
areas and furnaces at these huge public baths (
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Roman Amphitheatre
Plovdiv's magnificent theatre was built in the 2nd century AD,
and still hosts drama and music performances today (
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Roman Fortress of Sexaginta Prista
Dating back to the 1st century AD, this Roman out-
post in Ruse once commanded river traffic on the Danube (
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Hiking & Climbing
With seven mountain ranges and a remarkable 37,000km of marked hiking trails and nu-
merous mountain huts for overnight stays, Bulgaria truly is a paradise for the outdoors en-
thusiast. Experienced rock climbers will also be in their element.
Rila Mountains
The rugged and heavily wooded range in southern Bulgaria has walking
routes to suit all abilities, one heading past the lovely Rila Monastery (
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