DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bulgaria: Bulgaria

Penguin, Jun 1, 2011 - Travel - 288 pages

Despite its European location, Bulgaria is a surprisingly undiscovered country rich in natural resources, history, and culture. This lavishly illustrated DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is all you need to cover everything from Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, to the ancient countryside villages of Koprivshtitsa and Veliko Turnovo. Soak up the many flavors of Bulgaria region by region with sights, beaches, markets, and festivals listed town by town.

Full-color maps and city plans enable you to explore the capital and the regions in depth, while special features explain the history, cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and local cuisine. Walks, scenic routes, and thematic tours are also included, showing you how to make the most of the country's stunning areas of natural beauty, including the spectacular wild mountain ranges and the dramatic Black Sea coastline ensure you won't miss a thing!

Contents

• How to Use This Guide 6: 6
• Discovering Bulgaria 10: 10
• Putting Bulgaria on the Map 12: 12
• A Portrait of Bulgaria 14: 15
• Bulgaria Through the Year 34: 34
• The History of Bulgaria 38: 39
• Bulgaria at a Glance 56: 56
• Sofia 58: 59
• Entertainment Shopping in Sofia 90: 90
• Sofia Street Finder 92: 93
• Southern Bulgaria 98: 99
• Central Bulgaria 144: 145
• Northern Bulgaria 176: 177
• Black Sea Coast 194: 195
• Where to Stay 216: 216
• Where to Eat 230: 230
• Shopping in Bulgaria 246: 246
• Entertainment in Bulgaria 248: 248
• Outdoor Activities 250: 250
• Practical Information 256: 256
• Travel Information 266: 266
• Index 274: 274
• Acknowledgments 284: 284
• Phrase Book 286: 286

Bibliographic information

• Title: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bulgaria: Bulgaria; EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDES
• Contributor: DK Publishing
• Edition: revised
• Publisher: Penguin, 2011
• ISBN: 075668482X, 9780756684822
• Length: 288 pages
• Subjects: Travel / Europe / Eastern; Travel / General