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Vratsa
Southwestern Bulgaria houses the town of Vratsa. It is situated 100 km away from Sofia and is hidden in the folds of Stara Planina Mountain. Historic evidence shows that the region has its inhabitants since ancient times. Vratsa turned into a major regional settlement and a craftmen’s town. Its name came from the Slavic word vratitsa, meaning a small door. The shape of the pass leading to the town produced the name. The pass is narrow and long, resembling a door. During the Ottoman reign over the region, Vratsa acted as an important...
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Destination of the month: Stara Planina
Stara Planina is a European Mountain chain located on the Balkan peninsula. It stretches from eastern Serbia to the Black Sea coast. Most of the mountain is located on the territory of Bulgaria. Stara Planina separates the country in two parts - northern and southern. Stara Planina's highest peak is Botev with its 2376 m. The mountain offers diverse tourism opportunities. It features numerous preserves, protected areas and nature landmarks. read more
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