Top sigths of Bulgaria
Pleven is one more important historic centre of the country. This is a city of glorious past, and guests are welcome to learn more about it in the museum of Pleven Epopee 1877, which is most commonly known as Pleven Panorama. The building of the museum is also worth attention. Many years ago, the building was used for the meeting of Alexander II with Osman-pasha. There is a beautiful park on one of surrounding hills. The park was named after Russian general Skobelev. There is also a museum dedicated to the military events of the 19th century. … OpenChapters of the guide to Balchik
Attractions and active leisure
Tours of Cape Kaliakra are very popular among nature enthusiasts. It juts out into the sea for almost 2,000 meters. During the tour, you can admire incredibly picturesque rocks and the sea, watch birds and see many rare plants. At the end of the cape, there is an observation deck offering stunning views. That's why the famous cape is often visited by photographers. This region is also of great interest from a … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
After visiting the city's cult liquor store, head to the nearby Art Shop The Blue Owl. This souvenir shop located just near the coastline sells very cute handicrafts made by local craftsmen. You can buy wonderful decorative ceramics, lovely nautical paintings, and wood crafts. Pay special attention to carved wooden boxes. The store offers great souvenirs of various price categories. Ladies come here to check the … Open
Cultural excursion through Balchik - things to see
Balchik Art Gallery welcomes all fans of fine arts. Its opening took place back in the 30s of the last century, but many valuables were taken out of the gallery by the end of the Romanian occupation. The gallery was reopened in 1965. The ground floor of the building is occupied by collections of foreign artists’ works. On the next floor, you can see the works of the most famous Bulgarian artists. The gallery … Open
Balchik sightseeing
During the Roman Empire period, many nations tried to capture Balchik. Because of this fact, the town fell into decay, and Balchik ended up as a Bulgarian territory. A Bulgarian noble named Balik made the territory his own in the 13th-14th centuries. The modern name of the town is derived from the noble’s name. When the Crimean War ended, the town started developing actively, turning into a major trading port … Open