Discover the wonders of Bulgaria in this extraordinary documentary that takes you into the heart of one of the oldest and least explored states in Europe. From the ancient streets of Sofia to the hidden monasteries of the Balkans, from the untouched forests of the Rhodopes to the shores of the Black Sea, this film reveals the geographic, cultural, and natural soul of Bulgaria.
The wild landscapes of the Rila and Pirin, with their peaks rising above nine thousand five hundred feet, glacial lakes, and forests inhabited by bears and wolves, alternate with historic cities like Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, and Varna, where Thracian, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences intertwine. To the east, the Black Sea coast tells a story suspended between history and nature, from ancient Greek colonies to windswept promontories.
This documentary on Bulgaria guides you through over twenty-eight unmissable destinations, showing not only what to see in Bulgaria, but also what to do in Bulgaria to experience the country in an authentic way, among wild nature, ancient history, and traditions that are still alive.
From the sandstone towers of Belogradchik to the concrete disc of Buzludzha, from the medieval churches of Nessebar to the Thracian sanctuaries of Perperikon, discover why Bulgaria is one of the most surprising and authentic lands in Europe.
The nature of Bulgaria and its powerful landscapes unfold in this complete journey through nearly every region of the country, among mountains, gorges, plains, and sea, where Central Europe meets the Balkans and time seems to flow at two different speeds.
TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Welcome to Bulgaria
07:07 Belogradchik Rocks
08:53 Plovdiv
10:44 Rila Monastery
12:37 Veliko Tarnovo
14:30 Rila National Park
16:42 Nessebar
18:32 Rhodope Mountains
20:42 Sofia
22:40 Cape Kaliakra
24:25 Pirin National Park
26:22 Varna
28:10 Shipka Monument
29:39 Sozopol
31:22 Balkan Mountains
33:05 Melnik
34:31 Petrified Forest
35:59 Koprivshtitsa
37:30 Arda