Douglas Winterburn

Situated at the foot of the Eastern Rhodope mountain range, Haskovo is one of the oldest settlements in Bulgaria, dating back to well over 7000 years. You can get a magnificent view of the town from the nearby Hill of Youth which also has perched at the top, the modern 32 metre high statue of Our Lady and the infant Jesus. As you look down from here you can also get a good look at one of the oldest mosques in Europe, the Eski Camii with its unmistakeable slightly inclined minaret.

There is a variety of activites that you can enjoy in Haskovo. In the centre there is the town museum which holds interesting exhibitions throughout the year and if you are here during the end of September you will be treated to the carnival atmosphere of the the annual jazz festival. Then there is shopping! There are shops galore here selling all the latest fashion accessories and much more.
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Jonathan Williams

Bulgaria is located on the Black Sea’s western side and is a country located in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, and Greece. As such, it is also a favorite tourist destination not only by the Europeans but also by other nations as well because of the beautiful scenery it offers any traveler, and here are the top 10 cities that is a must-see when you visit Bulgaria.

Photograph by Nick Hutt

1.) Sofia

This is the biggest city of Bulgaria and is also the capital city. This is home to over 250 remarkable landmarks and monuments like the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, which is made more famous by the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and the St. Sofia Church. This is also home to museums featuring artifacts from the Bronze and Stone era.
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