Last week of January. Pernik hosts the International Festival of Masquerade Games SURVA and gathers over 10,000 participants from Bulgaria and abroad. Conquered by the magic of the rhythm of the chans and claps, dressed in skins or costumes made of colorful rags, wearing heavy chans and terrifying masks and faces, the survakars and foreign groups manifest in the town...
The biggest landmark in the Kyustendil village of Nevestino is the impressive Kadin bridge. Along with it, the village attracts lovers of history and relaxation with its mineral springs. Cadin Bridge is considered one of the most outstanding medieval monuments of national importance. The bridge connects the two banks of the Struma River and is 100 meters long. Its...
The View of Nine Mountains eco-trail is one of the comparetively new tourist destinations in Bulgaria. It was officially builded in 2015 and is located on the territory of Rudina mountain (Pernik district). The trail is a scenic route that goes up to the top – Mount Sirishtnishka Rudina (1172 m), from which an extremely rich 360-degree panorama opens. The...
This place is charged with inexplicable energy, known for its healing power. Scientists constantly prove the amazing properties of rock niches and cracks. It turns out that the magnetic field is strongest in the narrowest part of the clefts. It is assumed that the place originates in the 5th – 4th millennium BC. At the top of the rock there is a sacrificial pit...
Just as the Rila Lakes are veiled in mysticism, another nearby site has a romantic legend associated with two lovers, too. Goritsa eco-trail runs along one of the cleanest river valleys in Bulgaria, whose name comes straight from the legend. There are two routes – direct and circular. The direct one starts from the center of the village and heads to the Panichishte...
The area around the Seven Rila Lakes combines natural and spiritual wonders. Once you visit this place, you woildn’t want to leave. The Seven Rila lakes are one of those unique sites in Western Bulgaria that are a must on the map of every tourist who loves the beauty of nature. The lakes are part of the 100 national tourist sites of Bulgaria and are the most visited...
Pchelina Dam is a very peaceful and suitable place for a short “escape” from the city. One of the largest dams in Southwestern Bulgaria, it is located about 60 km from Sofia. Near the dam wall you can see the rock formation Vuchanski kamak, and above it there is an elevation with a unique view. The place is extremely picturesque and offers rich material for beautiful...
The picturesque Golo Bardo mountain offers entertainment for lovers of mountaineering, nature and photography. At the foot of the peak is one of the oldest reserves in Bulgaria – Ostritsa. It is home to protected plants, rare animals and bizarre rock formations. There, lovers of beautiful wild flowers can find rare endemics that are not found anywhere else in...
The Dragon fountain is a unique place in the mountains above the village of Bosnek, from where living water flows. The fountain has the shape of a dragon’s head, and the water runs out from its mouth. It’s easy to get there – along an easy path from the village of Bosnek. It takes about an hour to walk, and the views are incredible. There are...
A real treasure hidden in the ground is the well-temple, village of Garlo. An amazing find, well worth a visit. No one is quite sure what it is. It is thought to be a solar calendar or an observatory, but whatever it is, it was an important part of the lives of ancient people who used it 3000 years ago. It is located about 10 kilometers from the town of Breznik, in...
Ruy Mount is а place where Bulgarians and Serbs unite in the international climbing of the peak, which is a summit of the mountain lovers. The event is usually organized at the end of June. There are three starting points in Bulgaria – the villages of Zabel, Zelenigrad and Lomnitsa. The climbing takes about 3 hours, and it is a serious task due to the big...
In the wilds of Rila Mountain hides a stunning place – the Rila Monastery. It is the largest spiritual center in Bulgaria. Established by Saint Ivan of Rila in the 10th century, the monastery has been an important part of the life of Bulgarians throughout the centuries. It was the spiritual, cultural and enlightened center of Bulgaria. It houses the Nativity...