Learn about Fortress Sostra, a Roman roadside station and military complex that once stood beside Via Traiana near Troyan.
Places in Bulgaria
History, stories, and interesting facts about places in Bulgaria.
Balkanets, Bulgaria: A Quiet Mountain Village Near Troyan Pass
Meet Balkanets, a quiet mountain village near Troyan Pass where forest roads, open slopes and everyday Balkan life come together.
Lovech, Bulgaria: A City of Hills, River and Stone Bridges
Walk through Lovech, Bulgaria, a historic city shaped by the Osam River, the covered bridge, Varosha and the medieval fortress hill.
Troyan, Bulgaria: Craft, Mountains and the Road Through the Balkans
Explore Troyan, a mountain town known for pottery, National Revival heritage, the Osam valley and the historic road across the Balkan Mountains.
Kyustendil, Bulgaria: Springs, Orchards and Layers of History
Discover Kyustendil, Bulgaria, a historic spa town known for mineral springs, orchards, archaeological remains and the open landscape of its valley.
Banderishka Polyana: A Mountain Meadow Above Bansko
Explore Banderishka Polyana, a spacious mountain meadow above Bansko and a natural gateway to the forests and peaks of Pirin.
Baykusheva Mura: Bulgaria’s Ancient Pine Above Bansko
Visit Baykusheva Mura, one of Bulgaria’s best-known ancient trees, rooted in the forests and granite landscape of Pirin above Bansko.
Bansko, Bulgaria: A Historic Town at the Foot of Pirin
Discover Bansko beyond skiing: a historic Bulgarian mountain town with stone houses, local traditions, cultural heritage and direct access to Pirin.
Sarnitsa, Bulgaria: A Rhodope Town Beside a Quiet Reservoir
Experience Sarnitsa, a quiet Rhodope town beside Dospat Reservoir, surrounded by forests, water views and the calm of mountain life.
Dospat, Bulgaria: A Peaceful Rhodope Town and Reservoir
Discover Dospat, a peaceful Rhodope town where the reservoir, forests and scattered mountain communities create a landscape made for slow travel.










