Bulgaria is a Southern European country, it has a population of 9 million. The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, with a population of 1.4 million. To the east is the Black Sea, the natural border. The capital and the seat of government is Sofia. Other important economic, administrative and cultural centres are the cities of Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse and Stara Zagora. The Bulgarian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, however, mentions the orthodox Christianity as a traditional religion of Bulgaria (the autocephalous Bulgarian Orthodox Church was recognized in 927).
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Thanks to the end of the relationships with the Soviet Union, the economy experienced a major crisis from which it has only recovered since 2004. The high-tech computer hardware industry disappeared completely. Between 1989 and 1995, real income went down by almost 70 percent, living standards fell by 40%. The social system, especially the system of health insurance and pensions broke down largely.
The capital offers many places of special interest such as the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library, the Sofia State Library and the Open Society Institute. The city is also known for the Boyana Church, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. In addition, Sofia houses the eye-popping Sofia Zoological Garden, which was founded in 1888. Car hire in Bulgaria is a good idea for exploring these landmarks. Visitors can book in advance an online car hire from Sofia Airport and pick it up upon arrival without the hassle.
The breathtaking Vitosha Boulevard is ranked as one of the most expensive commercial street, it represents numerous fashion boutiques and luxury goods stores and features exhibitions by world fashion designers. Several film productions were made here.
Winter tourist centres, such as Bansko, Borovetz, Pamporovo and Vitosha are popular ski resorts, they can be approached easily by car. The Bulgarian resorts are on the Black Sea coast, they include Sozopol, Nessebur, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Sveti Vlas, Albena and Saints Constantine and Helena. When it comes to car hire, you can choose from great selection of vehicles. Mountaineers love the granite mountains of Rila, Pirin and the Balkan. Tourist, car renters like the mountains of Vitosha and the Rhodopes. Mountain biking, and bicycle racing are also popular recreations, and Bulgaria is one of six countries to annually host the official 1,200 km Randonnees - ultra-marathon bicycle rides patterned after Paris-Brest-Paris.
Situated at the crossroads of the East and West, Bulgaria has been home to many civilizations - Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines, Bulgarians, and Ottomans. Although Bulgaria is rich in historical artifacts, many of the museums and monasteries need to be properly advertised and maintained, and some of the most interesting heritage sites may not be easily accessible, due to poor infrastructure. That's why I recommend car hire, this way you can discover the country with minimum effort.
Bulgaria is a Southern European country, it has a population of 9 million. The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, with a population of 1.4 million. To the east is the Black Sea, the natural border. The capital and the seat of government is Sofia. Other important economic, administrative and cultural centres are the cities of Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse and Stara Zagora. The Bulgarian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, however, mentions the orthodox Christianity as a traditional religion of Bulgaria (the autocephalous Bulgarian Orthodox Church was recognized in 927).
Thanks to the end of the relationships with the Soviet Union, the economy experienced a major crisis from which it has only recovered since 2004. The high-tech computer hardware industry disappeared completely. Between 1989 and 1995, real income went down by almost 70 percent, living standards fell by 40%. The social system, especially the system of health insurance and pensions broke down largely.
The capital offers many places of special interest such as the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library, the Sofia State Library and the Open Society Institute. The city is also known for the Boyana Church, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. In addition, Sofia houses the eye-popping Sofia Zoological Garden, which was founded in 1888. Car hire in Bulgaria is a good idea for exploring these landmarks. Visitors can book in advance an online car hire from Sofia Airport and pick it up upon arrival without the hassle.
The breathtaking Vitosha Boulevard is ranked as one of the most expensive commercial street, it represents numerous fashion boutiques and luxury goods stores and features exhibitions by world fashion designers. Several film productions were made here.
Winter tourist centres, such as Bansko, Borovetz, Pamporovo and Vitosha are popular ski resorts, they can be approached easily by car. The Bulgarian resorts are on the Black Sea coast, they include Sozopol, Nessebur, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Sveti Vlas, Albena and Saints Constantine and Helena. When it comes to car hire, you can choose from great selection of vehicles. Mountaineers love the granite mountains of Rila, Pirin and the Balkan. Tourist, car renters like the mountains of Vitosha and the Rhodopes. Mountain biking, and bicycle racing are also popular recreations, and Bulgaria is one of six countries to annually host the official 1,200 km Randonnees - ultra-marathon bicycle rides patterned after Paris-Brest-Paris. For those seeking fun and sun Golden Sands is a must. Only 18 kilometers away from Varna which is convenient route for those who land at Varna airport. Car hire from Varna airport is available with great prices and quality cars.
All in all - situated at the crossroads of the East and West, Bulgaria has been home to many civilizations - Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines, Bulgarians, and Ottomans. Although Bulgaria is rich in historical artifacts, many of the museums and monasteries need to be properly advertised and maintained, and some of the most interesting heritage sites may not be easily accessible, due to poor infrastructure. That's why I recommend car hire, this way you can discover the country with minimum effort.
