This is Bulgaria. All the beauty of which can be discovered

This is Bulgaria, all the beauty of which can be discovered just by visiting it. Arriving as a regular traveler and settling in a local hotel, you immediately become a guest, not just a tourist - because Bulgaria is famous for its real Slavic-Balkan generosity. In this article we present you an overview of the "7 Wonders of Bulgaria" - each of these unique places or phenomena is worth discovering.

Firefighting

Religious and cultural phenomenon that can be observed in Thrace (historical region of Bulgaria). The ancient Bulgarian technique of dancing on hot coals is consistently reproduced by the bearers of this culture. The center of firefighting is located in the Strandzha mountains, a feature of firefighting is a ritual dance on hot coals. It is believed that firefighters have healing abilities and even the gift of clairvoyance.

 

Ancient fortifications of Old Nessebar

The former defensive fortress at the entrance to ancient Nessebar is now preserved only as an ancient monument. Bulgarians say this is a place where time stops. At one time, the ancient fortress defended the entire city, but now its walls attract tourists from around the world.

Shipka Pass

This is an area of ​​the Balkan Mountains at an altitude of 1523 meters above sea level. You can get to the pass from the cities of Kazanlak, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo. Unique alpine landscapes and clean air are a reward for those who conquer the rapid one and a half thousand. And at the foot of the mountain there are rock temples, which are considered a powerful place of spiritual strength.

 Rose Valley

The most fragrant place in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a virtuoso in the production of rose essential oil, and it is in this valley that whole plantations of elite rose bushes are grown. Collecting rose petals is a seasonal national rite, and the care of these plants is considered by Bulgarians to be a matter of status and respect for tradition. It hosts a rose festival at the peak of wild rose flowering, although it is beautiful in the Rose Valley at any time of the year - it seems that even the clouds over this area smell of flowers.

Stone forest

This unusual and unique in its energy area is located 20 kilometers from Varna. Bizarre drawings of huge boulders, each with its own name - scientists have proven that these natural monuments are non-manufactured.

Sand dunes (New Nessebar)

To see the golden waves 5-6 meters high, it is worth visiting New Nessebar. Bulgarian dunes are officially protected by the state, as scientists have proven their uniqueness. Tourists who have seen the "sandy sea" confirm: it is a very harmonious landscape.

Lake Pomorie

Salt healing lake, the mud of which is not inferior to the mud of the Dead Sea in terms of healing properties, is located in the town of Pomorie. People from all over the world come to the local sanatorium to recover. In addition to healing properties, the lake boasts simply fantastic scenery.