Bulgaria

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Front view of the Painted Mosque in Tetovo, North Macedonia, known for its elaborately painted façade, decorative columns, and surrounding garden, a standout among Balkan religious landmarks.
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Balkans Religious Landmarks: Mosques, Monasteries & Churches to Visit

The Balkans are often called a crossroads of civilizations, and nowhere is that more visible than in the region’s religious landmarks. From Ottoman-era mosques with dazzling painted interiors, to centuries-old Orthodox monasteries clinging to hillsides, to Catholic cathedrals and Jewish synagogues that speak to diverse communities past and present — every town seems to hold …

A Kindle open to The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova leans beside a brown cup of coffee and a dessert-topped doughnut. The exposed brick and quiet café ambiance set the tone for diving into one of the best novels set in Bulgaria.
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4 Powerful Books to Read Before You Visit Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a country full of contrasts — ancient and modern, joyful and melancholic, vividly present and haunted by the past. I spent six weeks exploring it, from the Roman ruins of Plovdiv (where I lived for a month) to the fortress town of Veliko Tarnovo, the spa waters of Hisarya, and the quiet charm …