Nessebar by the sea, Veliko Tarnovo and the ruins of Tsarevets, the ancient houses of Koprivshtitsa and Plovdiv, with its roman amphitheater and vintage streets are all ancient cities in Bulgaria which are really worth a visit amongst many other ones.

A two-hour drive from Sofia, the small town of Koprivshtitsa is a popular tourist destination due to its historical character, particularly its well-preserved old wooden houses. Walking through the ancient cobbled streets gives a strong impression of stepping back in time.

Plovdiv is Bulgaria’s second largest city, very large and lively, but it is also one of the oldest cities in Europe. The history of the “city of seven hills” dates back to the 6th millennium BC. Philip of Macedon named it Philippopolis, and it became the capital of the Roman province of Thrace. Its ancient amphitheater is still in use today, particularly for concerts. The old town features ancient houses, including the Hindilyan House, dating back to the early 19th century. Its well-preserved decorations and furnishings are remarkable.

Veliko Tarnovo features a charming old town, with many wooden houses in a densely populated area. It is overlooked by a hill on which stands the ruins of the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, Tsarevets.

On the Black Sea coast, the small town of Nessebar is still a popular tourist destination due to its old town, located on a rocky peninsula. Inhabited since antiquity, many buildings remain in a remarkable state of preservation, both houses and religious buildings.

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