THIS IS HOW THEY LIVE IN BULGARIA: traditions, people, destinations, food, customs/🇧🇬

Bulgaria is a nation with cultural blends of East and West It is a country that has been influenced by both Eastern and Western civilizations From one of the oldest states in the world originating in the seventh century The The Bulgarian ethnicity of today preserves ancestral traditions but the territory It was part of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 500 years so there was a confluence cultural Moreover before the creation of the Bulgarian state they inhabited the area Ancient Romans Greeks and Byzantines In Bulgaria you will find impressive landscapes and a rich history of well-preserved traditions Today I will tell you what this is like country how it's lived its traditions places you can't miss and much more Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the country's most populous city with more than a million inhabitants A million inhabitants It is located in the center of the Balkans becoming in The coldest days are 15 degrees below zero with annual temperature of 11 degrees Celsius From the city you can see Mount Vitocha which is 2 290 meters high The most famous place you ca Visiting the city's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral one of the most famous Orthodox churches is a must Greats of the world It is an impressive architectural monument an example of architecture The Neoviscentina Its domes are gilded and it has 12 bells of different sizes 2 For the Bulgarians Macedonia is a brother country since the region was part of the Bulgarian territory for centuries and today many Bulgarians live in Macedonia Bo Nations share language traditions and history 3 It is a paradise of mineral springs Well it has more than 600 making it the second country with the most springs of this type Each spring has a different composition temperature and properties 4 Bulgaria is home to one of the largest populations of wolves and brown bears in Europe which inhabits forests and mountain ranges Currently Various environmental programs work on the conservation of their habitats 5 It was the first country in the European Union to use the Cyrillic alphabet When the country joined To become part of the Union the alphabet became the third official one after the Latin and Greek alphabets 6 Poviti Kamani or the stone forest at Northwest is one of the strangest places you can visit in Bulgaria It is one of the few deserts in Europe and the only one in the country As you can see there are some pillars in it They are natural rock formations covering 70 square kilometers being able to reach up to 7 meters in height Other strange formations in the country are the Belogradchik Rocks made of sandstone with various shapes located in the Balkans Some of them can reach up to 200 meters in height and here we must also mention the Medieval fortress of Belogradchik which uses the rock formations as natural protection 7 Continuing with unusual formations there are the Melnik pyramids In the Pirin Mountains They can reach 100 meters in height made of sandstone resembling large mushrooms or ancient towers 8 The Pirin National Park located in the west of the country is a UNESCO World Heritage Site It is one of e three national parks of Bulgaria along with the Balkan National Park and the Par National Rila It is an uninhabited area with 118 glacial lakes being The deepest lake is Lake Popofo There are also small glaciers which are the ones The southernmost glaciers in Europe Here lives the boreal owl the gray wolf the brown bear Wild boars and red deer 9 The Balkan Mountains occupy par From Bulgaria as well as Romania and Serbia It is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Europe Here It is home to the already mentioned Balkan National Park as well as more than 20 reserves Natural There are primeval beech forests the Bodev peak at 2 376 meters and the Raizko waterfall Praskalo 124 meters high among many other rock formations cliffs and rivers Mountains 10 Rila National Park is the largest in the country covering 810 square kilometers being one of the most valuable protected areas in Europe Here is the Musala peak 120 glacial lakes and hundreds of species of fauna and flora The Seven Lakes stand out here De Rila a group of glacial lakes located between 2 100 and 2 500 meters in elevation 11 The Rhodope Mountains is a recommended destination for nature lovers It is The largest mountain range in Bulgaria with 17% located in Greece Here is the translation Find the Snezanka Cave the so-called Magic Bridges and the Trigrav Gorge An impressive canyon of vertical stones 12 Veliko Tarnovo is a city in the north Bulgaria considered the main cultural center of the region It was the capital of Bulgaria In the Middle Ages and earlier there was a Roman settlement so there are many buildings and ruins Historic constructions Highlighted is the Tazarevets fortress located on a hill of more tha 200 meters 13 The Black Sea Bulgarian Coast is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world country extending into European Turkey Here is the Bulgarian Riviera whose port is located at The principal is Varna the third largest city in the country also the village of Sinomorets where there is a beach at the mouth of a river Finally the Cape Kaliakra stands out A natural reserve where you can observe birds dolphins and a medieval fortress 14 The highest peak in the entire Balkan Peninsula is Musala located in the Rila Mountains in south-west Bulgaria This peak rises 2 925 meters above sea level March Here you can also visit the Rila Monastery from the 10th century built by Ivan of Rila A hermit who went to live in the mountains living in a cave near the monastery 15 On the ceiling of Prohotna Cave in Karlukovo there are holes that look like eyes From a deity that is why they are called the eyes of God This cave is one of the most famous ones Bulgaria for its impressive underground image provided by its caves which are located in The 262-meter-long central chamber 16 The Trojan Monastery is a building of The 16th-century fortress located in northern Bulgaria on the outskirts of the village of Oreshak It is adorned with impressive frescoes focusing on religious themes and they include demons spewing fire and angels resurrecting the dead from their coffins In addition to visiting the monastery you can also stay overnight there 17 The Boyana Church ear the Vitosha mountain it houses some of the best-preserved medieval frescoes Eastern Europe which were painted in 1259 and depict biblical scenes along with characters of royalty 18 The Devil's Bridge in Aradino is an architectural wonder tha It crosses the river Arda and many enchanted stories are centered around it It was buil Between 1515 and 1518 built from a Roman bridge that had been demolished 19 The dancing bear is a tradition that was once popular in Bulgaria India and other countries It has existed in Europe since the Middle Ages and until just a few decades ago Legal in Bulgaria They would pierce the bear's nose to tame it with a chain Because animals that were fed only bread or intoxicated with alcohol usually Being malnourished In 1998 the species became protected in Europe and many of these Some animals live today in sanctuaries 20 Rituals with masks have a A long tradition in Bulgaria There are two types of festivals Sirvaskari and Kukeri Sirvaskar It takes place in winter and Kukeri is a spring ritual People dress up In both instances with animal costumes using skins horns and feathers to create them His costume 21 There are various traditional Bulgarian dances They are not popular among the young but they dance in ceremonies and weddings Most are in a circle or in a line Although they are also danced in pairs or individually There is a national costume A Bulgarian dish dating back to the Renaissance although it may vary depending on the region of the country March 1st is celebrated in Bulgaria as an important national holiday called Baba Marta the day when martenitsas decorations made of red and white wool are made They have the shape of brushes or bracelets Martenitsas are given to close people They should be worn all month or until a plant sprouts or a stork is seen 23 Another tradition this time by young people is the zarize from Orthodox Christianity It is celebrated for girls or unmarried adolescents called lazarki They wear traditional clothes and decorate the People with flowers singing dancing and passing through village houses accepting food and small gifts 24 On February 14 Bulgarians do not celebrate Valentine's Day but Trifon Zarizana who is the Farmer's Day and love for wine is celebrated The tradition states that one should bake Bread with grape leaves and prepare a chicken with rice All of this is put into a wool bag Together with a cup and sent to the vineyard workers 25 Bulgarian cuisine has a series of dishes that are part of Middle Eastern cuisine Orient and also shares basic preparations with the Greeks the Turks and the Serbians althoug with details that distinguish them from those of these people One of the most traditional meals is Delicious is the shish kebab which are pieces of pork or chicken mixed with vegetables skewered with a toothpick It is also traditional to have kebab with rice Liutenitsa is a paste made with tomatoes and peppers which can also be found in stores and supermarkets Shopsla zlata es A salad that has been named the national dish of Bulgaria It has the same colors at the Bulgarian flag and its preparation are made from chopped tomatoes and cumbers Red and green sweet peppers red wine vinaigrette and feta cheese sprinkled on top 26 The pechka is a traditional stove found in most homes Bulgarian rural areas It is used both to heat rooms in winter and to cook 27 The bagpipe called gaida in Bulgaria is a traditional instrument although it is also used in other countries such as Ireland and Scotland The bags of the bagpipes usually They are made with sheepskin treated differently according to the region 28 The most popular male names in Bulgaria are Georgi Ivan and Dimitar While the most commonly used ones for women are Maria Ivanka and Elena The Georgis celebrate On May 6th Ivan celebrates on January 7th and Dimitar on October 26th Elena's celebrate on May 21st Maria's on August 15th On January 7th just like Ivan because both names are the Slavic version of John 29 The positive aspects of living in the country are the low taxes low cost of living compared to other European countries and the good level of education Additionally It is a very authentic country with a culture that has been preserved for centuries Along with local people who are usually friendly and welcoming to foreigners As a negative point It is highly recommended to learn the language and the low temperatures you can feel if You come from a warmer country 30 To live in this country you need On average 500 dollars a month not including rent which will cost you in the central areas About 320 dollars per month In the case of one-bedroom apartments and a A similar department in remote areas costs around 240 dollars A meal for two people at a regular restaurant will cost about 30 dollars A one-way public transport ticket 80 cents and a liter of gasoline one dollar With 50 cents The average monthly salary in Bulgaria is 705 dollars per month Are you Bulgarian Bulgarian woman or have you visited the country Leave other interesting facts in the comments Destinations you recommend visiting And if you want to learn more about European countries visit this Video about Macedonia one of the most unknown countries in the world If you liked it Like and subscribe with the bell enabled