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Nature Park Bulgarka Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Nature Park Bulgarka

Nature Park Bulgarka is a vast Bulgarian nature park occupying an area of nearly 22,000 hectares along the northern slopes of the centralBalkan Mountains. The area's historical and biological significance led to the establishment of the Nature Park Bulgarka on 9 August 2002, which makes it one of the youngest members in the "family" of protected nature parks in Bulgaria. Its attractive scenery, historical significance and location within the country makes the park one of one of the most visited sites in Bulgaria. The park is around the geographical center of the country and one of the major passages through the Balkan Mountains (namely - theShipkapassage) is on park grounds. Also, two of the most popular sights in Bulgarka, the complex "Etar" and the Dryanovo Monastery, can be identified a

Top Attractions in Nature Park Bulgarka

Explore the best things to see and do in Nature Park Bulgarka:

  • Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
  • Hristo Smirnensky Water Reservoir
  • Shipka Memorial
  • Sokolski Monastery
  • The Village of Krustets
  • Uzana area

Where to Eat in Nature Park Bulgarka

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Meeting House
  • 🍴Pochiven Dom Edelvays
  • 🍴Strannopriemnitsa Hotel

Where to Stay in Nature Park Bulgarka

  • 🏨Denizovata Kashta
  • 🏨Hotel Edelweiss
  • 🏨Hotel Hitar Petar
  • 🏨Hotel Impulse
  • 🏨Hotel Prima S
  • 🏨Hotel-Restaurant Shipka

Nature Park Bulgarka Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including:

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