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Bulgaria Gallery: Images & Insights
Sofia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria. With a population of nearly 1.3 million, it is the 14th largest city in the European Union, in which Bulgaria became an official member of in January 2007. Sofia is located in the western part of the country at the foot of the Vitosha mountain and is the administrative, cultural, economic, and educational center of the country; Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, is located just to the south and further east.
The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast comprises the eastern half of Bulgaria. Its two largest cities and main seaports are Varna, third largest city; and Burgas, the fourth. Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast beaches occupy approximately nearly 1/3 of the coast and the region is a popular tourist destination during the summer months, drawing significant numbers of travelers from neighboring countries, including western Europe and the UK.
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Sofia |
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Plovdiv |
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Varna |
A view of Bulgaria's capital city
as seen from the roof of the
National Palace of Culture |
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A well preserved Roman Amphitheater dating back to the 2nd Century A.D. |
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Biggest sea town in Bulgaria; also called the sea capital of Bulgaria |
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Rousse (also Ruse or Russe) is located in the northeastern part of the country on the right bank of the Danube River and is Bulgaria's fifth largest city. It is the most significant Bulgarian river port, serving an important part of the international trade of the country.
The culturally rich city is a popular tourist destination famous for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture. The Rousse-Giurgiu (Romania) Friendship Bridge, the only one in the shared Bulgarian-Romanian section of the Danube, crosses the river nearby. Rousse also plays host to the philharmonic orchestra and the Rousse State Opera.
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Rousse |
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Rousse |
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Rousse |
Danube River Harbour |
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Main Square |
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The Palat of Court |
Historic Sightings... Bulgaria is abundant with historic cities and archeological sites and offers plenty of opportunity for cultural tourism all throughout the country. Owing to its favorable location that yields seasonal popularity from the mountains to the sea, Bulgaria continues to enjoy an upsurge in tourism growth as visitors from neighboring countries seek an attractive and affordable vacation destination.
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Belogradchik |
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Belogradchik |
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Plovdiv |
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A group of bizarre sandstone and limestone rock formations |
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Small town in the northwest considered one of the most attractive national tourism sitest |
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A well preserved Roman Amphitheater dating back to the 2nd Century A.D. |
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Byala Bridge |
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Cherni Vruh |
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Ivanovo |
An arch bridge over the Yantra River in Northern Bulgaria in the Ruse Province |
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"Black Peak," is the highest point of the Vitosha Mountain, found on the outskirts of Sofia |
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A breathtaking landscape enveloping the picturesque river valley near the city of Rousse |
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Lovech Fortress |
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Lovech Fortress |
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Covered Bridge |
During the Middle Ages, Lovech was an important military strategic center... |
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...its history dates back to the 11th century during the invasions of the Pechenegs in Northern Bulgaria |
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Built in 1874, Lovech Covered Bridge connects old quarter Varosha with the new quarter Harmaneto |
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Veliko Tyrnovo |
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Veliko Tyrnovo |
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Veliko Tyrnovo |
The Medieval capital of Bulgaria |
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Byzantine Fortress "Tsarevets" |
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Tsarevets served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress from the 12th to 14th Centuries |
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From the Mountains to the Sea...
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Borovets |
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Stara Planina Mountain |
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Black Sea Coast |
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Bulgaria's oldest winter resort is now its largest and most modern |
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Located at the Troyan-Karnare Passage |
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The bustling seaside in Bulgaria's popular Black Sea Coast |
Looking Toward the Future
- Traditionally new EU countries such as Bulgaria are responsible for upgrading their infrastructures and economic platform to adhere to EU standards. As a result, Bulgaria has been enjoying sharp increases in property values and tourism. The World Tourism Organisation predicts Bulgaria will welcome more than 20 million tourists by 2010
- More people are expected to fly to eastern Europe over the next four years, which could boost opportunities for overseas property investors looking to take advantage of demand for holiday accommodation. According to figures from the International Air Transport Association, the number of passengers taking overseas flights worldwide will rise from 760 million to 980 million by 2011 and it says eastern Europe will benefit greatly from this increase.
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While early investment gains have already been made, Bulgaria is still very much an emerging market and currently offers property at a much greater value than many other parts of the world. It has become a modern and rapidly growing country. Economic growth is expected to reach 6% for 2007 with future prospects tied to the country's integration with the European Union member states. The country is expected to join the Eurozone between 2010 and 2012.
- The Encouragement of Investment Act provides terms for investing in Bulgaria and allows for preferential treatment for meeting the following criteria: the investments are for acquisition of fixed assets for the purpose of creating a new operation to produce goods and/or services or modernize an existing operation to produce goods and/or services; for the creation of new jobs; the period of implementation of the investments does not exceed three years. Regulations vary according to investment class and certain exclusions do apply.
More and more people are exploring Bulgaria as the country continues to progress and benefit from increasing tourism, governmental stability and favorable press. It is widely considered to be among Eastern Europe's best investment opportunities.
We are continually gathering information from our sources in Bulgaria on investment conditions and the real estate market. For foreign investors, the acquisition of land and property is made through a Bulgarian registered company and up to 100% foreign ownership is available. To learn more about opportunities available in Bulgaria and to view property listings in this up and coming country, visit our Bulgaria Properties section.
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