Author(s): Richard Watkins

Travel

Discover Bulgaria
Sleep like a monk and rise at dawn to see Rila Monastery's frescoes in the early morning rays
Say "dobur den" to cats lounging in the old-world side streets of Veliko Tarnovo
Clamber up Belogradchik's majestic rocks and explore the defensive bunkers of the Roman Kaleto Fortress
Lay down your towel at the best Black Sea beaches for swimming, partying or relaxing
In This Guide:
Two expert authors, 80 days of in-country research, 35 detailed maps
New chapter on Bulgarian wine
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