The Ancient Theater in Plovdiv

From ancient tombs to colorful old towns and fortresses, discover the best attractions in Bulgaria to visit for an immersive Balkan experience.
Koprivshtitsa will twist your tongue with its hard-to-pronounce name but it’s worth the effort because it’s one of the best preserved Revival-period towns. Stroll past the colorful houses and visit one which has been transformed into a museum, to soak up the historical atmosphere and learn more about how the Bulgarians gained their liberty.
Bulgaria is known as The Country of Roses and there’s a specific area where most of the rose fields are located; the Rose Valley near the town of Kazanlak. Every year, for a whole month – mid-May to mid-June – the Rose Festival fills the air with the sweet scent of rose blooms. Tourists are welcome to join the rose-picking process, as long as they’re prepared for the early start, as the best time to do it is sunrise.