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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-qformat:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}Bulgariaemerged as a discrete state during the late seventh century when the Bulgartribe came together with the local Slavics. The history of the country istwitchy with numerous battles and political upheavals. Run over by theByzantines, Ottoman Turks and finally, the Soviets, it finally became ademocracy in 1990 and is now part of the EU and NATO. US passport-holders areallowed into the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Everyone else isrequired to have a stamped visa prior to access. Traveling around and out ofthe country with a Bulgarian minor is regarded with suspicion. If the minordoes not belong to you do ensure a legally certified notarization.  The Bulgarian capital Sofiais an excellent starting point for tourists. Among Europe’soldest cities, there is a mind-boggling array of things to do and see. Forthose with a penchant for history there’s NationalHistory Museumand the Archaeological Museum. Do not miss outon the churches like the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the Boyona Church.Be careful about exchanging currency with ‘cons’ clogging the streets, though.Go down to an exchange bureau but count your money quickly to avoid the risk ofgetting mugged. An ATM is a better bet, any day.                                                                                                        For the title of ‘fashion and art’ center the city of Plovdiv qualifies best.It is a pleasure to behold the well-heeled stepping into free-to-view all-nightart museums and galleries. While strolling around the Old Townyou’ll come upon the ruins of the Amphitheatre built during the 2ndcentury. A major tourist attraction, it hosts plays, concerts, and operas.                                                                                                                                                  The best five star hotel at Plovdiv is also called the Best Western HotelRoyal.                                                                                    If your idea of a grand holiday is winding up at the seabeach, we suggest you take the train up to North Bulgaria and get off at Varna, the largestseaside resort town in the country. You could check in at Golden Sands, thebeach resort next to the northern Black Sea Coast.Situated in a pictorial setting with wooded terraces, the resort is also thesite of various water sports.                                                                                                      And if you are interested in exploring medieval Bulgaria, do goup to Veliko Turnovo with its typical rural setting and surrounded by oldchurches and monasteries.  The TsarevetsFortress, particularly, is a must-see, especially when there is a light showon. The great murals are something you may not want to miss.                                                                                                                      Contiguous to the Black Sea and bordering on Turkey is thecountry’s fourth-largest city and very important, industry-wise. Not particularlyfamous as a beach resort it serves as an important link to other seasideresorts and serves as an important starting point. The city also has a famousinternational airport.                                                                                                                    Bulgariais an interesting country to explore and tourists love it. Do be careful ofscamsters, though, as well as drug peddlers and muggers. Also, be careful toavoid walking around at night as the streets are to well-lighted and you mightland in an open manhole or worse, get mugged.