Bankya is a small town near Sofia — a popular resort that combines climatotherapy with balneotherapy. The combination of soft and tasty mineral water, clean air and beautiful nature attracts constant interest and there are more than a few guests who consider the place to "open some sort of invisible sky wells, from which heavenly air pours out of" (Yordan Radichkov, writer and playwright).
In different eras since the Thracian times, Breznik has played a significant role in the life of these lands. Тhe megalithic Pusto Garlo well temple, the Saint Petka medieval church, the Revival class school, the Chernogorski and Bilin monasteries, the remains of ancient churches, the old houses of architectural and artistic value are among the surviving monuments of the past. We can only imagine what it would be like if time had been more merciful to the heritage of Breznik's thousand-year history.
Located in Znepole, Tran is the heart of Kraishte — that mosaic of mountains at the western edge of Bulgaria. Long isolated due to its border status, the small town enjoys well-preserved natural landscapes and authentic traditions and folklore. In recent years its unknown history, but especially its wild nature, have made it into a desirable destination for hiking, cycling and ecotourism.
The emergence and development of Dragoman is linked to "Via Militaris" (Military Road), or Trajan's Road, but most of the historical monuments date back from the Middle Ages and later centuries, mostly old churches featuring priceless paintings. Today, the small border town attracts visitors mostly thanks to the natural beauty of Chepan Mountain and the Dragoman Marsh — the largest natural karst wetland in Bulgaria.
The region of the small town of Slivnitsa is the arena of the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885, which protected the Unification — a cornerstone of the new Bulgarian history. A grand total of 10 monuments, memorials and museums hark back to those short but epic events and pay tribute and give glory to those lost in that and all other wars.
Pernik is another city with a rich history, famous for its mining traditions and the medieval Pernik Fortress, as well as the International Festival of Masquerade Games "Surva", which puts it on the map of carnival cities as the host of one of the most spectacular events in Bulgaria's calendar. The villages in the Pernik Province maintain the tradition of the Surova National Festival — masquerade games, included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Botevgrad offers its guests historical landmarks, mostly from the 18th to the 19th century, among which is the town symbol — the Clock Tower, the Vrachesh Monastery, and the places connected to one of the most significant Bulgarian figures — Hristo Botev. The ruins of the medieval Bozhenichki Urvich fortress are also nearby. The proximity of Stara Planina mountain and its hiking and cycling opportunities, as well as natural landmarks such as the Frog Marsh, add additional highlights to the town's tourism offer.
The 2500-year-old town with many different former names reveals the opulence of the ancient Roman city of Pautalia, the medieval Bulgarian Hisarlaka fortress, magnificent examples of Ottoman architecture and monuments from the period of National Revival. Kyustendil is among the most significant spa resorts in the country, as well as the "Orchard Garden" of Bulgaria, a city of art and culture.
Sofia is the capital and largest city in Bulgaria, the tireless heart of the country. Descendant of ancient Thracian settlements and the Roman Serdika, Sofia presents to its guests a centuries-old history with numerous preserved architectural, religious and historical monuments. The rich cultural and event calendar, the pulsating rhythm of a large European city, and diverse opportunities for a varied stay attract a growing and colourful audience, while Vitosha adds not just charm but an entire palette of additional opportunities for tourism.
Radomir is a medieval town, a successor of settlements from older eras, but it marked a spiritual and patriotic upsurge during the National Revival. Churches and schools were built and a battle was waged for church independence. Architectural ensembles in the central part of the town have been preserved from this period (18th – 19th century).
