UNESCO Sites

Kazanluk Tomb A Thracian tomb, dated to the late 4th – early 3rd century B.C. The murals in the burial chamber and in the corridor are of exclusive artistic value.
Ivanovo Rock Churches A rock monastery compound with partially preserved churches. The murals in the Church of the Holy Virgin, described as some of the most significant achievements of 14th century Bulgarian medieval art, range among the most essential monuments of medieval painting in Eastern Europe.
Madara Horseman The most significant monumental piece of art from the early Middle Ages, unique of its kind in the European cultural history.
Boyana Church It has unique murals from 1259, considered among the masterpieces of medieval European painting.
Sveshtari Tomb A Thracian tomb from the early 3rd century B.C. The central burial chamber has exceptionally lavish decoration and impressive caryatides in high relief.
Rila Monastery The most impressive monastery in Bulgaria, of exceptional architectural and artistic merits. A spiritual centre of the Bulgarian people.
Pirin National Park A biosphere reserve in the scenic Pirin Mountain. Characterized by exceptional diversity of subalpine and alpine ecosystems.
Sreburna Reserve A biosphere reserve in the valley of the Danube, including the Sreburna Lake and its surroundings. Established for the preservation of rare plant and animal species.
Nessebur, the Old Town An architectural, historical and archaeological reserve at the Black Sea coast with valuable relics from different periods, original churches from the 5th to 17th century and authentic National Revival style houses. One of Bulgaria’s top travel hot spots.