Bulgaria - Craig Turp|Alex Knights|Pete Bennett

"Berlitz Pocket Guide: Bulgaria" covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include Sofia's churches and cathedrals, Plovdiv's Roman amphitheatre, Rila's splendid monastery, Veliko Tarnovo's historic citadel, the charming villages of Shiroka Luka and Arbanasi, and the beach resorts of the Black Sea. The guide also gives details about Bulgaria's natural wonders including the Iskar Gorge, Melnik's sandstone pyramids, and the Shipka Pass. The book contains background historical information, advice on skiing, hiking, shopping and entertainment, as well as the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants, and useful expressions in Bulgarian. You can also read special features on topics ranging from Bulgarian revolutionaries to folk music, and from mountain bears to festivals. Maps show Varna, Bulgaria and Sofia, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.