Cities in Bulgaria
The most important cities in Bulgaria at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Nessebar
Nessebar, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea," is one of the oldest cities in Europe and a fascinating gem on the Bulgarian coast.
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Burgas
Burgas is the fourth-largest city in Bulgaria and the economic and cultural center of the southern Black Sea coast.
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Bansko
Bansko, nestled at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, is Bulgaria's leading winter sports center and a charming year-round destination.
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Dobrich
Dobrich, located in the heart of Dobrudzha in northeastern Bulgaria, is a significant agricultural center known as the \\\\\\\"Granary of Bulgaria.\\…
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Shumen
Shumen, located in northeastern Bulgaria, is a city with deep historical significance and a strong cultural heritage.
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Sliven
Sliven, located at the foot of the striking \\\\\\\"Blue Rocks\\\\\\\" in southeastern Bulgaria, is a city with a strong industrial tradition and a h…
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Pernik
Pernik, located west of Sofia, is a city with a strong industrial identity and deep-rooted mining traditions.
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Vidin
Vidin, located on the banks of the Danube in northwestern Bulgaria, is a city with a rich medieval history and strategic importance as a border town.
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Vratsa
Vratsa, nestled at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers.
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Stara Zagora
Stara Zagora, located in the heart of Thrace, is one of Bulgaria's most modern and well-planned cities, known for its wide, straight boulevards and g…
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Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad, located in southwestern Bulgaria in the Struma River valley, is a vibrant university city and a significant cultural center of the regio…
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Pazardzhik
Pazardzhik, located in the fertile Upper Thracian Plain on the banks of the Maritsa River, is a city with a rich trade and craft tradition.
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Haskovo
Haskovo, located in southeastern Bulgaria, is a city with a long history and a strategic location near the borders with Turkey and Greece.
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Novi Iskar
Novi Iskar is a town in western Bulgaria, close to Sofia.
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Karlovo
Nestled in the famous Rose Valley at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, Karlovo is the birthplace of Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski.
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Gotse Delchev
A town in southwestern Bulgaria, nestled in a picturesque valley between the Pirin and Rhodope Mountains.
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Radomir
Radomir is a historic town at the foot of the Golo Bardo mountain, known for its rich history and scenic nature.
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Lom
Lom is a picturesque Danube port town in northwestern Bulgaria.
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Cherven bryag
Cherven Bryag is an industrial town in Pleven Province, northern Bulgaria, situated on the Zlatna Panega River.
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Tryavna
Tryavna is located on the northern slope of the Balkan Mountains.
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Peshtera
Nestled in the Rhodope Mountains, Peshtera is famous for its caves, rich history, and winemaking.
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Chirpan
Located in the Thracian Plain of Bulgaria, Chirpan is known for its vineyards, rich agricultural heritage, and as the birthplace of the renowned poet…
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Pleven
Pleven is located in northern Bulgaria and is an important regional commercial hub.
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Aytos
Aytos is a town in Burgas Province, known for its rock formations and the 'Genger' ethnographic complex, showcasing traditional Bulgarian life.
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Targovishte
Targovishte is a city in northeastern Bulgaria.
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Koprivshtitsa
Koprivshtitsa is a historical town in the Balkan Mountains.
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Ravda
Ravda is a welcoming seaside resort on the Black Sea coast, known for its fine sandy beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to historic N…
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Svishtov
Svishtov is located on the southern bank of the Danube in northern Bulgaria.
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Bankya
Bankya, a famous spa town near Sofia, is renowned for its healing mineral water and clean mountain air.
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Parvomay
Parvomay is an agricultural hub in the fertile Upper Thracian Plain.
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Durankulak
Durankulak is the northernmost village on the Bulgarian coast, famous for its ecological lake and one of Europe's oldest Neolithic settlements.
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Melnik
Melnik is the smallest city in Bulgaria and is located in the Pirin Mountains.
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Petrich
Petrich is located in the far southwest of Bulgaria, not far from the borders with Greece and North Macedonia.
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Balchik
Balchik is a coastal town on the Black Sea.
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Asenovgrad
Asenovgrad is located at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains, south of Plovdiv.
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Emona
Emona is a secluded village on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, famous for its dramatic cliffs, wild nature, and proximity to the stunning Irakli beach.
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Chiprovtsi
Chiprovtsi is located in the northwest of the Balkan Mountains.
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Rusalka
Rusalka is a picturesque holiday village set within a nature reserve, known for its rocky coves, mineral springs, and abundant birdlife.
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Tsarevo
A peaceful port town at the foot of the Balkan's Strandzha Mountains, known for its three bays, the Church of the Assumption, and untouched nature.
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Gabrovo
Gabrovo is located on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains and is a traditional center of the textile industry.
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Kyustendil
Kyustendil is located in western Bulgaria on the slopes of the Osogovo Mountains.
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Botevgrad
Botevgrad, located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, is a city with a rich history and a modern industrial atmosphere.
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Bratsigovo
Bratsigovo is located at the northern foot of the Rhodope Mountains.
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Nova Zagora
Nova Zagora is located in southern Bulgaria in the Thracian Plain.
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Veliko Tarnovo Cultural Quarter
The historical center of Veliko Tarnovo displays the architecture and history of the national revival.
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Kardzhali
Kardzhali is located in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria.
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Samokov
Samokov is located in the Rila Mountains, near the famous ski resort Borovets.
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Harmanli
Harmanli is located in southern Bulgaria at the crossroads of important trade routes.
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Devnya
Devnya is located near Varna.
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Razgrad
Razgrad is a city in northeastern Bulgaria on the Beli Lom river.
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What are the largest cities in Bulgaria?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
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