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Backpacking Bulgaria: 10 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Bulgaria, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Sofia, Bulgaria1

    Sofia

    Sofia City

    Domes, ruins and Vitosha.

  2. Plovdiv, Bulgaria2

    Plovdiv

    Plovdiv

    Roman theatre, old town.

  3. Rila Monastery, Bulgaria3

    Rila Monastery

    Kyustendil

    Painted mountain monastery.

  4. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria4

    Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo

    Tsars' fortress town.

  5. Nessebar, Bulgaria5

    Nessebar

    Burgas

    Ancient Black Sea peninsula.

  6. Bansko, Bulgaria6

    Bansko

    Blagoevgrad

    Pirin ski resort.

  7. Sunny Beach, Bulgaria7

    Sunny Beach

    Burgas

    Big party beach strip.

  8. Varna, Bulgaria8

    Varna

    Varna

    Sea capital and gardens.

  9. Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria9

    Seven Rila Lakes

    Kyustendil

    Glacial mountain lakes.

  10. Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria10

    Belogradchik Rocks

    Vidin

    Fortress among red rocks.

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