The Bulgarian lands were the home of ancient civilizations. Here was found the oldest wheel in the world, as well as the oldest processed gold! Here were built the oldest European towns and here first in Europe started the iron processing. Another astonishing and less known fact is that the oldest writings in the world were also discovered in the Bulgarian lands! They were dated 1000 – 2000 years before the ones in Egypt and Shumer!

Bulgaria is the oldest European country that has preserved its original name. First place in continental Europe with the hottest thermal water springs and over 500 mineral water sources in more than 60 cities.Third place in Europe with over 42,500 sites of cultural and historical significance, 39 mountains, 325 large rivers over 20 km long, 378 km of coastline, 200 km of beaches, over 400 lakes, over 6,000 dams and artificial water reservoirs, 53 types of soil, about 100 species of mammals, second place in Europe with 426 species of birds, 207 species of marine and freshwater fish, 61 species of reptiles and amphibians, over 30,000 species of invertebrates, 3,700 species of higher plants, over 6,500 species of lower plants and fungi and 3,600 species of herbs.

All of the information above is based on facts and numbers. Let us take you on an exciting journey to the wonderful and unknown Bulgaria.