Bulgaria is a tempting place for a holiday. The capital and the largest city of this state is Sofia, where 14% of the population of Bulgaria lives. This city was founded 7,000 years ago. By visiting Bulgaria we get to enter a completely different world than we are used to. Bulgarian cuisine attracts spicy, strongly spiced dishes. It is known throughout Europe for the healthiest and lightest dishes. The religion in this country is Orthodox. If a Bulgarian nods his head, he disagrees with you. If he shakes his head from side to side, it means he agrees with you. Bulgaria is the largest exporter of wine.

A popular fortune teller and healer, known as Baba Vanga, came from Bulgaria and lived from 1911 to 1996. She lost her sight in a violent storm as a child. It is said to have given her the ability to divine the future. She predicted, for example, the death of Princess Diana and that the 44th President of the United States would be African-American.

Nina Dobrev, the young, very talented actress and star of the Vampire Diaries series, is also from Sofia, Bulgaria. She is currently one of the stars of the acting world and her new Christmas film Love Hard is very popular.

Bulgaria is known as a big grower of a special kind of roses. These roses are grown on plantations known as the Valley of Roses. From these roses is extracted the oil that Bulgarians use in perfumes.

The most popular place in Bulgaria for foreigners is the Black Sea. This beautiful azure sea is very low in salt and there are beautiful sandy beaches suitable for families with children. Visiting this sea is recommended for asthmatics and people with skin problems. One of the most popular tourist destinations is Nessebar, which is one of the oldest towns in Europe. The town is nicknamed the Pearl of the Black Sea. There are not only beautiful historical monuments, but also very popular sandy beaches. Nessebar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.