The Velian house is an architectural and ethnographic museum, whose decorative decoration has been declared a cultural monument of national importance. This is the most original bath fortified house from the Renaissance era, which has...
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100 National Tourist Sites
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Currency and Exchange rates
The Republic of Bulgaria's official currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN), subdivided into 100 stotinki. Since 1997, Bulgaria has operated under a currency board system, maintaining a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 1.95583 BGN. Currency...
Visas and Border Control
Since its accession to the European Union on 1 January 2007, the Republic of Bulgaria adheres to the EU's General Visa Policy, as stipulated by the terms of its EU Accession Treaty. Currently, Bulgaria issues national visas exclusively....
General Information
Geographical and Demographic Details: Bulgaria spans an area of approximately 110,994 square kilometers (42,855 square miles), making it a country with diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As of the latest data, Bulgaria is home...
Republic of Bulgaria (since 1990)
In the ensuing years, Bulgaria underwent a series of political and economic reforms, marking its transition towards democracy and a market economy. The duration of this transition period is subject to debate among scholars and analysts....
People’s Republic of Bulgaria (1946 – 1990)
Todor Zhivkov held the position of First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party from 1962 to 1989. During his tenure, significant political and constitutional changes occurred in Bulgaria. On September 8,...
Administrative division of the Kingdom of Bulgaria after 1941.
On September 15, 1939, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in World War II, the Bulgarian government made a significant announcement, declaring a policy of neutrality. This decision aimed to steer clear of direct involvement in...
After the First and Second World War (1918 – 1945)
In the aftermath of the war, Bulgaria plunged into a period of political turmoil. On October 6, 1919, Prime Minister Alexander Stamboliyski's government took office. During the same year, Bulgaria signed the Neuilly Peace Treaty....
Wars of National Unification (1912 – 1918)
In the First Balkan War (1912-1913), Bulgaria joined the conflict with the goal of achieving national unification. The Bulgarian military conducted its main operations in various regions, including Lozengrad, Ljuleburgas, Bunarhisar,...
Bulgaria 1878 – 1912
According to the Treaty of Berlin, the Principality of Bulgaria was established as an independent tributary principality under the supreme authority of the Sultan, albeit with a Christian government and a national army (police). Eastern...