"Bulgaria" Top 5 Page for this destination Bulgaria by hekate

Bulgaria Travel Guide: 7,586 reviews and 16,616 photos

Land of beauty and plentitude

"If, we, the Bulgarians, want to see the world and its wonders, we do not have to go very far because our Bulgaria is an unknown and wonderful world."

Ivan Vazov - one of the greatest Bulgarian authors and poets

Intro Updated Sep 3, 2004
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Religion Favorites (9)

As I already said in my tip for the celebrating of name days in Bulgaria, the majority of the Bulgarians claim to be... more travel advice

What does it come down to :))) - Bulgaria

Celerating Name Days in Bulgaria Local Customs (15)

Since the most of the Bulgarian population claims to be Orthodox Christians we do have the custom to celebrate name... more travel advice

St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea - Bulgaria

The Day of St. Basil the Great (Vasilov... Local Customs (15)

Since the most of the Bulgarians I know claim to be Orthodox Christians on 1 January besides the start of the New Year... more travel advice

St. Stephen's Day (Stefanov Den) Local Customs (15)

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Comments (33)

glabah May 18, 2012 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

I agree completely about why some people would say they were Orthodox when they don't in fact participate at all.
angiebabe Jun 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM Report Abuse

HI thanks for informative page, am thinking of coming to Bulgaria.
travelinxs Oct 16, 2007 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for introducing your country.. knew so little about it before. Do they have a St.Christopher Day? Do I get a present?!! Cheers.
cheekymarieh Sep 2, 2006 at 1:37 PM Report Abuse

Some fascinating facts on your country. Thanks.
kelnsha Jun 7, 2006 at 9:03 PM Report Abuse

Hi Nina, wat a great country u r living in with so many World Heritage sites! - greetings from Kelvin, Singapore.
VinTolucci Jun 7, 2006 at 8:20 AM Report Abuse

Pardon my absence, I was gathering myself. Great to hear from you.
SURFIN7TH Apr 25, 2006 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

thanks for the tour of Bulgaria. Great Page
Nemorino Apr 24, 2006 at 9:38 AM Report Abuse

You seem to have lots of holidays in Bulgaria, and they all have stories behind them! Very interesting and nicely written.
ellielou Apr 16, 2006 at 11:45 AM Report Abuse

fascinating....as always.....happy easter (or happy easter next week....I guess.)
Astrobuck Apr 11, 2006 at 1:40 AM Report Abuse

Hey....you commented on your own page!!! Did you know that? So If I come to Bulgaria, I trust you'll be a good tour guide???