Bulgaria

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bulgaria
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00:00 Intro
01:43 Sofia
04:44 Cathedral
06:18 Communist History
07:49 Rila Monastery
10:11 Veliko Tarnovo
13:27 Shipka Pass
14:09 Buzludzha
14:55 Thracian Plain
16:20 Valley of the Roses
17:24 Kazanlak
18:23 Plovdiv

[@invinsible1100]

Hello Everyone, my name is Vesko I'm from Bulgaria. After reading all the comments from everyone, I literally started to cry. Bulgaria loves you all too!!! Rick thank you for the amazing video.

[@Porch.monkey.slayer]

I have just got back from sofia ( on the outskirts) I hated my stay there because I didn’t know anyone. I am due to go back in two or three months.. if you are there maybe we can meet up ? You can show me round. I will have to stay in the sofia areas i am having my teeth done

[@tinadavy3990]

Two very dear, honest, wonderful, ethical men friends of mine are from Bulgaria ( now in the U.S.). You should all be so PROUD of your lovely homeland !!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@Indiaworldpower436]

❤️👍

[@tatinostier]

My parents once visited Bulgaria. They loved Sofia so much, they named their first daughter after it! 🇦🇷❤️🇧🇬

[@kosmicheskiprah]

Argentina también es una tierra muy hermosa. Impresionantes paisajes y contrastes.

[@AyaansCornerYT]

Bruh

[@jasond869]

That's a cool story Martín, what is her name?

[@kristinab.8919]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinab.8919]

@@jasond869 :)))

[@3eeerc]

One of the most beautiful countries in the world! Greetings from neighbouring Romania. We have a bright future brothers!

[@kosmicheskiprah]

[@3eeerc]

@@kosmicheskiprah 🇷🇴🇧🇬❤️

[@LeeLee-tq6kk]

"Светлое" будущее у вас Уже началось и оно есть содомия. Позор.

[@bulgariafunholidays]

A great video for Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@dorinmelnic6001]

@@LeeLee-tq6kk everything alright with your head pal?

[@innosanto]

Hello our Bulgarian brothers from Greece.

[@robinoktavian2802]

Hi... Greece vs turkey

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@@robinoktavian2802 Pagan

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@Melek Nur Sarı Ok

[@galimir]

👍

[@fateful2868]

Dear neighboring brothers, you really do have a beautiful country and a rich herritage, keep on striving cause we have a bright future ahead of us. 🇷🇴❤🇧🇬

[@Afghanistan758]

Love Bulgaria and Bulgarian people! Greetings from Serbia :)

[@user-tl1pz9cv8z]

zdravo brate

[@loniivanova8667]

We love you too♥️

[@bdlsbkebs2380]

We love Serbian people too 🤍

[@user-cf3ii1sc4p]

Хвала теби, буразеру!

[@cata4ardeal]

God bless Bulgarian brothers...awesome people, great country, greetings from Romania

[@goldleaf3522]

Hello, South neighbor. We thank you for your greetings, you can come and visit us. Love from Bulgaria❤

[@hankwilliams5622]

Poor food, history and music compared to ITA. Bulgaria is nobody compared to Italia.

[@BolGotronic]

Thanks

[@GlacieraBr1de]

@@hankwilliams5622 ok?

[@senihabaharoff1016]

I love Bulgaria!💘

[@GlacierGalx3]

Studied abroad in Sofia for a month, I love Bulgaria so much. The people were very kind, the city was very clean, and it was beautiful. When I would tell people I was going, my fellow Americans, they would be so confused and say “Bulgaria? What’s there?” Because it’s not as common to study abroad there as an American as say France or Spain. They really don’t know what wonders they’re missing out on. So underrated, I can’t wait to go back.

[@gigachad5029]

is it a bit poor

[@user-bl6bf3ki9n]

Greetings to you from Iraq

[@bramblecino]

A bit is an understatement

[@Censored-Comrade]

I hope American tourists don't come to Bulgaria.

[@mariosathens1]

I have been to Bulgaria twice. A very beautiful and safe country for tourists, very friendly people. I recommend you pay a visit to Bulgaria. Greetings from Greece to our Bulgarian good neighbors.

[@ihalatch]

Greetings from Bulgaria to our Greek brothers and sisters.

[@ovidiuhozan1079]

Greetings from Romania to our Bulgarian nice neighbours. I have a lot of friends that recommend me to visit Bulgaria. They were all impressed. One day I will.

[@giannisb2721]

I am Greek and visit Bulgaria at least twice per year, once for buisness and a second time for skiing at bansko. I agree it's a very interesting country, it's the first country where you feel what slavic civilization is like

[@iminlovewiththedamntrain]

ΔΑΙΔΑΛΟΣ / Daedalus I am from Bulgaria and I see you are a great person thank you for the compliment

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Greece is awesome!

[@hasppl9005]

I can't wait to visit Bulgaria. So many Polish people visited Bulgaria and some of them buying apartments there. Beautiful country, rich history, wonderful people.

[@MisterX-uu2yr]

Bulgarians love Poland. Best wishes brothers

[@tazzz1783]

im bulgarian , ive worked 2 years in Germany, and ive had a polish coworker in his 50's, im 30 so everytime he sees me he was saying - Morgen, my son! His name was Andreas, good man i wish him all the best

[@paranxietyoia587]

We have mephedrone too😃😃

[@BolGotronic]

You are welcome

[@BolGotronic]

@@MisterX-uu2yr since when do we love Poland

[@ivst3655]

Lovely documentary. Unlike most documentaries about Bulgaria, that love to film and show only the slums, this one shows the beauty, history and treasures in Bulgaria. Only very few people know that Bulgaria saved all its Jewish people, this is one, and two - Georgi Dimitrov, in 1932, alone defeated Hermann Göring himself in the Leipzig trial....

[@irinamarcovici4689]

Minunată prezentare,❤❤❤ salutări de peste Dunăre. Vecinii noștrii bulgari, au clasă în tot ce fac. Au turism de calitate, sunt ospitalieri, oameni serioși, organizați. Avem multe de învățat de la dânșii. ❤ Castelul reginei Maria(a României)de la Balcik și vasta grădină sunt extraordinar de frumos întreținute. O națiune remarcabilă, cu un tezaur uimitor, unic în lume. Bucătăria delicioasă, modul de servire și ambianța, sunt mereu peste așteptări ! Rick Steves you are the best guide .

[@BozgorSlayer]

Au "clasa", mai ales cand ei spun minciuni de noi, zicand ca noi am fost Bulgari ca ei, dar ne-am "schimbat limba" din Slavonica in Latina si ca "limba Romaneasca e o limba falsa". Bulgarii sunt niste porci ca spurcatii aia de Rusi si Serbi. 🤮🤮

[@HeroManNick132]

@@BozgorSlayer Stop trolling, hater.

[@gergemall]

Wonderful

[@MiladaKaiser]

I love Bulgaria. I spent one summer month there every second year - 1961, than 1963, 1965…1997. I traveled all over and made many friends there.

[@jesusescamilla6900]

I am Mexican/American so i hope to visit Bulgaria. Amazing country.

[@ludwigyabut9629]

Lol only mexican

[@nema1218]

@@ludwigyabut9629 You don't know him, if he was born here in America or even a citizen, he is we facto American.

[@ahmeddinesh3386]

pick one

[@thaonongthiminh6185]

I had a chance to come to Bulgaria because of my mobility. Peaceful atmostphere, hospitable people and beautiful landscape. I hope to come back this country Highly Recommend from Vietnam

[@sudhakarmathe5172]

I'm india God bless you mam nice country

[@rlguerrero2263]

Long life proud Bulgaria! Greetings from the other side of the world.

[@gillbert2011]

I've been in Bulgaria 12 times. I love it! Cheers from Romania!

[@alexanyanEVN]

I have been in Bulgaria 7 times..I love BG. love from Armenia

[@wakkozDeLaShit]

Love to Հայաստան from Bulgaria!!! 🇧🇬💞🇦🇲 It's my dream to visit your amazing country one day!!

[@marcusdmello3703]

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[@marcusdmello3703]

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[@yazovgaming]

Love Armenia from Bulgaria also Karabakh is Armenian!

[@m8trxd]

Am obsessed with Bulgarian folk music

[@nikolaospsillakis9664]

GOD BLESS BULGARIA, YOU HAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

[@tonislavtoniev3160]

Yeah but the politicians here are the worst

[@Plushteddybear69]

Incredibly underrated country!!! Definitely in my top 3... Bulgaria you are stunning ♥️ 🇧🇬 much love from the USA.

[@bobi94sm1]

In this movie is shown only 20 % from the top Bulgarian places. The really beautiful places are not shown 😔🇧🇬😁

[@felipejorge3351]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I somehow lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@adrieltucker4657]

@Felipe Jorge instablaster =)

[@felipejorge3351]

@Adriel Tucker Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303]

Bulgaria is very stunning and so is the USA! I really love your many National Parks and i pray i get there some day. Peace, light and positivity to all in the USA and the world.

[@chrisyates1088]

God bless our Slavic brothers and sisters god bless Bulgaria and god bless everyone

[@bramblecino]

God bless my beers

[@nielsenn7012]

Really seem like a great country. I would love to visit. Huge respect from Denmark to Bulgaria and it's people 🇧🇬🇩🇰

[@vain_abundalakaka]

i'm Bulgarian and live in Denmark-

[@nancytosheva]

@@vain_abundalakaka Same

[@elisabethdakak878]

Its people and not it's Bulgaria is a nice country It is a nice country or It's a nice country Its people are nice

[@vain_abundalakaka]

@@elisabethdakak878 lol

[@gamergamerov2247]

We have to thank Stefan (the Bulgarian host), who represented our country, traditions and sites so well! Благодарим Стефан!

[@poliglottaperpassione]

I've lived in Plovdiv for 6 months as an Erasmus student. I so much miss Bulgaria, such a lovely country

[@Me250360]

Greetings from Plovdiv! :)

[@allenjohnson7686]

iv been to Plovdiv once on the way to skiing in Bansko, what a vile place it looked!

[@Me250360]

Plovdiv is one of the 7 most ancient cities in the world and when Bulgaria had been a state all entire Eu had been populated by uncivilized and wild tribes.

[@willtherealgeorgemichaelpl5879]

You mean Phillipoupolis. It is a greek city 100%!

[@OG96932]

Nope It has been part of the Ancient Macedonian Empire as mentioned Phillip father of Alexander, and by the way the thracians became Macedonian Like the other tribes of the Balkans

[@denkodel6516]

What a beautiful country and people! Much love from Hrvatska!

[@danieleboch3224]

One of the most beautiful countries in Balkans With love from Russia

[@stina051331]

We the people of Bulgaria love our brothers Russians .

[@christobalev3246]

Пацаны, а почему вы по английскому разговорываете?

[@plamendimitrov8851]

Спасибо

[@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303]

I so love Russia also. A stunning country, filled with all that's most amazing! Peace to you and take care.

[@paries1014]

I love bulgarian culture , music , history from iran 😘😘😘

[@hopeprevails3213]

right back at ya, love iranian culture, music and history, from a bulgarian admirer.

[@EvApo27]

I love Persian food and sweets 🍬 💕

[@todorvranchev2091]

Brothers from day. Our Persian brothers 😎

[@miroserbezov6450]

@@todorvranchev2091 Виж пропагандата още от 2сек как сме били славяни...

[@todorvranchev2091]

@@miroserbezov6450 kakvo?

[@carlosPereira-gx9kz]

😷😁👏👏 hello bulgarian friends ! Your country is phenomenal and wonderful; I love bulgaria. 🌻☘️💙🌎🇧🇷

[@nema1218]

Bulgaria turns out much more beautiful than I expected. The alleyways are very charming. Greetings from the United States!

[@noricx6037]

I was in Bulgaria so many times because I live in Constanța Romania and it’s kinda easy . I really liked it ! Much love from Romania 🇧🇬🇷🇴

[@galimir]

I had a Romanian girlfriend,still cant forget her ;) I love Rimanians and I want to visit your country❤

[@pavelpenev3669]

Respect from Varna. Constantsa and Vama Veche are places where I love to spend time!🤝

[@petrurares8300]

Wonderful Bulgarian people !🇷🇴🇧🇬

[@jasonNguyen618]

In 1995 i came to the US and befriended a student from Bulgaria in he ESL class. It still makes me smile and feel nostalgic because his H sound sounded exactly like steve's Bulgarian friend. One day i will visit Bulgaria.

[@chrisrea7347]

I love Bulgaria, been there many times and used to own a house in the countryside! The people are warm, welcoming and the food is the best!!!

[@galimir]

why you sold it? I think its a very good investment for the coming times ;)

[@josefnagy1697]

Meet the poor people, they will tell you how it feels to be hungry, living in dark and cold houses

[@chrisrea7347]

@@josefnagy1697 There are poor people throughout the world, sadly but this doesn’t take anything away from the positive aspects of Bulgaria. As you should know systemic corruption a hangover from the Soviet era and a huge wealth gap are contributing factors.

[@tally1604]

Love Bulgaria. Alongside the Baltic trio of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, it's my favorite country in Europe to visit.

[@Porch.monkey.slayer]

I love Lithuania.. took some getting used to but I did it !

[@ionscarlat3836]

beautifull people, beautifull country. Greetings from Romania

[@abdullahalmorshed9213]

When will the Bulgarian senjen be from the European Union?

[@nodeal170]

Abdullah Al Morshed yes Bulgaria is in European Union but it s the poorest country in EU

[@nora4981]

@@abdullahalmorshed9213 you mean Schengen? They're not thinking of using it soon.

[@marietamccune84]

@@abdullahalmorshed9213 , what do you mean by " senjen " ?

[@user-ie6tv1mn2u]

buna prieteni ;]

[@asvendvangaal7018]

I love bulgaria. From indonesian

[@bo5268]

saya cinta Indonesia

[@monstabitta]

I truly love Bulgaria. Amazing country with beautiful people. And I consider it a peaceful country like Romania: never invaded anyone, but invaded by many. 🤗

[@hlca143pr]

I spent 10 days in Bulgaria: Velliko Turnovo & Ethara were insanely beautiful

[@maharishi9111]

That's a nice place to smoke ganja. 😊

[@bozhidarkolev5901]

You got that wright

[@umeshpratapsingh9216]

Beautiful country. Love from India

[@livewithapurpose5651]

Bulgaria and Bulgarians are beautiful

[@natalyataranova2826]

Привет из Новосибирска . Моя любимая страна !!!

[@ivkuasenov]

привет и да сте живи и здрави🧡

[@user-jx3pz6pv6x]

🇧🇬❤️🇷🇺

[@Tatiana-Miroshina]

Болгария - красивая и замечательная страна, которую я очень люблю. Я модель и часто имею обязанности в Болгарии. Я провожу много времени в Болгарии, и у меня действительно есть хорошие друзья там. Мне нравится музыка и вечеринки в Болгарии, и там действительно замечательные летние курорты.

[@martinivanov1686]

❤

[@usmc9543]

As a U.S. Marine, I trained alongside an Army special forces guy who immigrated from Bulgaria. We had a great time and I hope to visit there someday.

[@huskytail]

I stumbled upon your comment by chance, wanting to show a video of Bulgaria to people who don't know a thing about it, and I got curious. Were there a lot of differences in your training and his?

[@VWApachey]

Sounds good, where were you based ?

[@owl-arm7545]

I love Bulgaria! 💕

[@Jarda48]

Returns me back to my 20s when I spent summer vacation crossing Rila. I was just little surprised that Vitosha mountain was not mentioned here during visit to Sofia. It is absolutely gorgeous to be up there and look down on the city as lights in streets starts to shine...

[@chakkachewy8905]

I love BG! Was able to spend a month honeymooning there. The whole country is beautiful, history everywhere and I would love to live there. My kind of lifestyle.

[@riainrain]

Beautiful country. .greetings from indonesia

[@oanhhoang8582]

Beautifull Country , beautifull people, beautifull food . Greeting from Vietnam..

[@adasamoilovich6496]

Thank you for a great video that shares the history, tradition, art and the spirit of these wonderful people. I bow down to the people of Bulgaria for saving Jewish population of their country. Peace, Health and Prosperity to all people of this great country that survived the communism and enjoying the Freedom.

[@mustaphasadoun]

I love Bulgaria and I would like to visit it as a very nice country. I love you very much. I'm not the only one who encourages tourism in Bulgaria. Thank you.

[@raducujohnson]

I'm from Romania, can't wait to watch this, need to know more about my neighbours

[@danielapavlova3040]

I love Romania! Your cities, your food, your culture - can't wait to go back there! Greetings, neighbor!

[@maggiereman]

Beautiful Bulgaria! 💜

[@sudhakarmathe5172]

Beautiful city I'm sudhakar from india 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnb9679]

This is one of my favorite places to be in Europe. I truly fell in love with BG. There is so much to enjoy and the people are incredible.

[@AS-sb1by]

Wow, I didnt know that Bulgaria was influenced by so many cultures. Beautiful country, wish you all the success 🙂. Greetings from India

[@user-hb5dp4tc2x]

More precisely, Bulgaria influenced many cultures, for example Russia and other Slavic countries adopted the Bulgarian language and Christianity. Bulgaria used to be a great empire that spread its culture.

[@mitakooo95]

I love my homeland.I'm Bulgarian.My homeland is very beautiful.

[@paranxietyoia587]

Еми върни се бе your homeland...

[@classy_dweller]

@@paranxietyoia587 Докато се върне след някое и друго десетилетие ще намери само цигани и турци в Булгаристан...

[@bramblecino]

Go back

[@solobano570]

Beautiful haunting country, beautiful art! Love from Croatia ❤️❤️❤️

[@simplynuts5327]

Croatia is amazing too :-)

[@host1076]

India

[@host1076]

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@mahtabkhan6340]

Love for Bulgaria. From Pakistan

[@JulesThePsion]

Had my breakfast. Coffee's in front of me, and ready to learn about another beautiful part of the world before my shower! Thanks, Rick Steve!

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

The city planners of Bulgaria should be very proud. Their cities invoke artistic inspiration. Simply beautiful

[@ummugulsumdemir5826]

Bulgaria is so beautiful Love from turkey

[@elizabethspence3662]

I have travelled to Bulgaria only once Stayed at Joel Metropole, This was thirty years ago I yearn To go back again Would go to Golden Sands.

[@HZTV1]

Thank you my friend

[@mirkhwand]

I wish I could visit those rose fields. Bulgarian rose is a great perfume.

[@gaylapawloski8710]

I actually like the fact that they keep their historical monuments and don’t feel offended by them! A country that treasures its own history and culture deserves respect! Bulgaria is very beautiful! Thanks for sharing this video with us!

[@Vasil_Hristov]

Historical monuments - good. Preserving tradition - good. Keeping monuments of occupational forces and genocidal political system - not good.

[@42carlos]

Finally, someone else who thinks this way. There are monuments of the fight for freedom, and then there are those of the fight against freedom...

[@nikolaospsillakis9664]

BULGARIA IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

[@magdalenahristova6698]

I am surprised how many greeks are saying nice comments about us. I thought that you hate Bulgaria. Maybe just rumours 🤭

[@bramblecino]

No they do hate the Bulgars. Believe me

[@jacquelineanghelov692]

Bulgaria is a beautiful country I love its folklore 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@sudhakarmathe5172]

Nice City mam I'm india 💐💐💐

[@sunvilshukla7584]

I have a great friend from Bulgaria, hope to meet her soon , love from india🇮🇳

[@renafielding945]

My church in Salem Virginia Is Eastern Orthodox Christian and in the Bulgarian Patriarchate. We only have one Bulgarian family and the rest of us are from everywhere else! I was so happy to see the. Monastery at Rila. Thank you for this!

[@jonsonkie]

I went last year to visit a friend, all I can say is that the food is great, it's cheap, and I was surprised at how many people spoke English and how fluently they spoke it

[@michaelfilimon980]

#RESPECT from a Romanian-American in Florida!

[@user-ts5zy7xl8q]

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[@PUMAPBP]

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[@jdance3689]

Wonderful country, excellent presentation! We were in Sofia back in 2000, also visited Ruse and Silistra - can't wait to go back again. The people, food, music, and sights are worth the long trip from the U.S. Don't forget to get some rose-oil products too :)

[@elkiness]

Shalom! Living in Israel, I know many Bulgarians...my next door friend, the conductor who founded our town's excellent youth orchestra. I wanted to go there, but at least I can enjoy your video during the Corona era. I'm so glad you mentioned how the Bulgarians saved their Jewish community. Not all was darkness in WWII. Bulgarians here have a reputations for being highly cultured and community minded.

[@0xe849]

I didnt knew this, and I am happy about it. Thank you for the information. And welcome to Bulgaria one day, you wont be disappointed.

[@mucfan1]

Shalom! Had the chance to visit Israel 3 times, LOVED it! It feels so much like home and everybody is super friendly once they hear that you are from Bulgaria

[@VividReads]

Just a small clarification, "Here shall be Bulgaria" was said by khan Asparuh in 681 not by the Asen brothers who ruled our Empire in the 1100s.

[@stef4i3]

Great video. There is only one clarification - Cyrillic originated in Bulgaria. It was created by St. Kliment Ohridski based on the Glagolitic, which was created by the brothers Cyril and Methodius.

[@unstoppableb5760]

In my opinion Sophia is one of the most underrated city around the globe. I have been there almost an year ago, it was a gift for my birthday and I couldn't have choose a better city for a such important day. Incredible churches, delicious and inexpensive food, beautiful architecture. I am sure that I'll go there again one day.

[@jordan9339]

Go to Plovdiv next time. At least. Maybe you will like it even better like me, and I live in Sofia.

[@unstoppableb5760]

@@jordan9339 I have heard beautiful things about Plovdiv. If I remember correctly is one of the most ancients cities in Europe. Unfortunately we didn't have time but next time I will visit Plovdiv for sure. Is already in my bucket list.

[@magdalenahristova6698]

Thank you for the nice comment for our capital. It is so common for Bulgaria to be underestimated, underrated. Unfortunately. But I am happy that more and more people like you discover its worth and beauty.

[@nip.6112]

@@unstoppableb5760 It is in fact the oldest city in Europe, and European Captial of culture 2018. It's history dates back 5000 years before christ.

[@mahtabkhan6340]

I am Pakistani . So I hope to visit Bulgaria . Amazing country.

[@mazharmusafir]

Beautiful country

[@user-ue7qh1kd2r]

Да има много красиви места в България, които си заслужава да посетите! Заповядайте при нас винаги, когато имате възможност!

[@yourmom.com176]

I love Bulgaria its so pretty and awsome thank you rick Steves!

[@francoisseif2814]

I went to Bulgaria in 2017 it is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited.(from Lebanon)

[@katherinedragieva]

My heart warmed from all the positivity in the comment section. Love when people appreciate the beauty of simplicity. As a bulgarian, travelling around the world I really get fascinated by the scenery peaks, the delicious food and warm-hearted people in my own countrie. The Balkan countries are amazing, really worth visiting them. Each one has its own charm, but one thing is for sure the people there will be always the most kindest and real ones in comparison to other countries. Kudos Rick, the video is truly amazing! Great work!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

I'd have to say the Balkans are simply stunning. Amazing places

[@tuncaycakici118]

Im Turkish and i love Bulgaria

[@meylie2329]

Greetings from oud town jakarta and Tokyo

[@jamesmicheal4814]

I love Bulgaria and it's culture I come to love it after watching Bulgarian movies I will travel to there especially rhodope valley

[@linaluengas9416]

Stunning and beautiful. How I wish one day by God's grace I can see this country with my two eyes. Thank you for this interesting video. Greetings from Philippines ❤️❤️❤️

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It's a beautiful place to visit is Bulgaria.

[@0deadx21]

Bulgaria's shape is quite lovely. It almost looks like a lion. Quite an amazing coincidence given the country's lion theme they have going on.

[@iminlovewiththedamntrain]

0deadx21 I know but it’s not a miracle that Bulgaria survived a though time I actually wanna tell you in Bulgaria everything is cheap everything they sell is awesome quality and friends there is not a problem also I am from Bulgaria and DONT SPEND MONEY FOR LUCK cuz you are already lucky to find Bulgaria as Bulgaria never wanted bad to anyone and will accept anyone as who they are :)

[@iminlovewiththedamntrain]

I also recommend try the food it’s awesome also terracota plates and vases and cups and thing from terracota in general

[@anishamlian7256]

Благодаря ти за видеото! Това е моята красива страна България!

[@iminlovewiththedamntrain]

Е точно

[@galyapavlova2667]

No

[@rrajan5476]

@Svetla Nikolova hi

[@ValyaA]

🇧🇬❤🇧🇬

[@hellohuman5662]

❤❤❤

[@darinadimitrova7464]

i am from BULGARIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love my country also i can dance bulgarian. My dad lives in Varna i can aloso speak Bulgaria u made my day

[@alexn5109]

A great country and people. God bless them!

[@elenaelena9242]

I'm Bulgarian and enjoyed watching every bit of it. Thank you for the lovely video.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It seems a wonderful place to live.

[@vassyas2854]

Thank you for featuring Bulgaria. Lovely show for a great country.

[@ahmadrasydi6237]

Beautiful country. Salam from Indonesia 🇮🇩.

[@gsf67]

It seems that the likes of Bulgaria and Romania are the "dark horses" of Europe, so much to offer, but little known; but thankfully not inundated with bus loads of tourists. Bulgaria is one of the places I have wanted to visit. As a young man, I visited Germany and the Netherlands, and did what most young guys do in the Netherlands, but I have not had an opportunity to go back to Europe, it is costly and time consuming to do that from New Zealand, where I live. I'm planning on going next year for my 50th, and Bulgaria is on my to visit list.

[@milenemilovpavlov6802]

You are welcome !

[@dwartbg1]

The thing you got wrong is that Bulgaria is a country full of tourists. Tourism is one of main factors in the economy, more people visit Bulgaria than more known countries like Australia, Brazil, Argentina. Around 10 million foreign tourists visit the country annually with numbers rising each year. During summer you hardly can find rooms in hotels at the coast. Same goes for the ski resorts during winter. Walking around downtown Sofia you will always see groups of tourists and on the main pedestrian streets you can hardly hear Bulgarian language spoken in the cafes and restaurants. Bulgaria is the most visited country in the Balkans and one of the most visited countries in Europe in the last 10 years. Not only that but the country is full and popular for expats, British elders retire there and buy houses, also the oldest American institutions outside its borders are located in Bulgaria, so there is a large amount of Americans living there. My best friends are from Australia and they study here in the Medical University. Universities in Bulgaria have hundreds of thousands of foreign students coming from all around the world since education here is either of better quality or cheaper for them to afford. They say that Bulgaria has better equipment and base than what the places like the universities in Australia can offer. Its mostly that media presents the country in a bad and obscure way for some unknown reasons. Crime here is one of the lowest in the world, my friends feel safer here than in Australia, most of their friends came to visit the country and also said they wish they would live here than in Canberra or Sydney. The country isnt what you may think it is. Also Ive met a lot of Kiwis in the country , mostly visiting for their gap year or were on school trips. Im not saying its the greatest country in the world but media always portrays the country in a bad way.

[@gsf67]

Yasen Well, I have learnt something, thank you, but as a Kiwi, I am bombarded with images of Western Europe, not so much of Central and Eastern Europe. I would quite like to live in Sofia. Auckland, Canberra and Sydney are quite violent cities, despite our clean green image.

[@gsf67]

Popular media portray former "Socialist" countries as dour and with uninspiring architecture and all buildings coloured in a drab "communist" grey. It is true that countries like Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria, which have had difficult twentieth centuries have much to offer and have a rich history and sense of culture. I have since met a couple of Kiwis who have purchased property in Bulgaria, far far cheaper than in New Zealand.

[@trancegirl7453]

Ts ts ts ....

[@user-mi4yc7pr3x]

Bulgaria is Romania best friend! Love you bro's

[@vw7q8e.51]

Serbia actually is, but bulgaria is our friend too

[@hristoivanov8665]

@@vw7q8e.51 Bulgaria and Serbia are not friends politically , thats why you have to choose .

[@vw7q8e.51]

@@hristoivanov8665 I love both. I cant choose

[@hristoivanov8665]

@@vw7q8e.51 It is up to you . I love Romanians , but not serbians. .

[@Gog_o]

i'm from Bulgaria and I think it's very underrated when it has a sea, mountains, a rich history, caves, the highest waterfall in the Balkans, etc.

[@sidilicious11]

I am in love from seeing this video. It looks so lovely there. You are very fortunate.

[@bramblecino]

Highest waterfall in balkans. Wow. So is that like the 50th highest in Europe.

[@radkomladich9727]

Bulgaria ... one of the most beautiful, mysterious countries in the world! With history Also the oldest in Europe! Founded more than 1300 years ago! And this is only in their present lands. Before that there were many other countries with the same name.

[@BlakeBarbieDoll]

Radko Mladich What ethnicity are the people? Or a lot of them Jewish? Italian?

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@M G Why?? Bulgarians came from Mongolia??

[@VividReads]

@@SAADOFFICIAL436 no they did not, the Bulgar tribes came from the territory of modern Ukraine and helped the Slavic tribes to liberate themselves from the Byzantine empire in 681. The Bulgar language was lost soon after due to the sheer amount of Slavic people in the country. MG is probably from Serbia or Macedonia where they get brainwashed to believe that our history is theirs.

[@SAADOFFICIAL436]

@@VividReads They were Turkic who came from Volga region of Russia..... Modern Bulgarians are all slavics....

[@wankawanka3053]

By turkic people

[@robingood4014]

Рильские горы просто божественны)))

[@lmao1660]

Нали?

[@robingood4014]

@@lmao1660 не понял

[@aiasheracleidis5616]

my really beloved countries Bulgaria n Ireland

[@julietadimitrova7396]

Vielen dank für das video! Много благодаря за това видео! 🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@hasppl9005]

Omg, that hand made art is so beautiful!!!!!!! Not like junk souvrenirs made in China on every street in Europe.

[@jilllangman9343]

They have some of those too.

[@suthinsmith1774]

Love Bulgaria. From Thailand 🇹🇭