Bulgaria Forum

Sofia is the capital city of the Republic of Bulgaria, where it is found at the western region of the country and at the foot of the mountain massif Vitosha.  It is the largest city in the country, with a population of 1,346,665 that is spread over a total land area of 1,349 square kilometers.  Sofia also serves as the administrative, economic, cultural, and educational center of Bulgaria.  The city is found 130 kilometers northwest of Plovdiv, 340 kilometers west of Burgas, and 380 kilometers west of Varna.  It is also situated less than 200 kilometers from the borders of three countries, namely Kalotina, on the Serbian border, at 55 kilometers; 113 kilometers from Gyueshevo, on the border with Macedonia; and 183 kilometers from the Greek Border at Kulata. (more…)

Veliko Turnovo is a city found at the north central region of Bulgaria, situated on the river Yantra, which is a right tributary of the Danube, as well as winds through the elevations of Turnovo and the hills of Trapezitsa, Tsarevets, and Sveta Gora.  It is located 241 kilometers northeast of Sofia.  The city has a population of 101,815, and serves as the administrative center of the Veliko Turnovo province.  This picturesque Bulgarian town is well-known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, where in, many visitors are attracted to its unique architecture. (more…)