Bulgaria has an extensive rail network. Most of the railway lines are neglected, but train travel in Bulgaria is a good way to explore the country, especially if you want to visit the largest cities in Bulgaria. Most of the rail network was constructed before World War II. Currently, the modernisation of the international railway …
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There are two operational funicular railways in Bulgaria. Interestingly, both short lines were opened recently and were built to facilitate tourist access to popular attractions. There were plans to build a funicular in Albena, but the project was probably abandoned. Funicular Railway in Veliko Tarnovo – Veliko Tarnovo is probably the most beautiful Bulgarian city, …
Bulgaria is a fascinating country with stunning landscapes and very interesting monuments. If you want to explore Bulgaria by train, you can use a list of must-see places during your journey through Bulgaria. The list will be useful for those visiting Bulgaria for the first time and want to see the most important sites. Trains …
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There are three operational passenger narrow-gauge railways in Bulgaria. Most famous is scenic route from Septemvri to Dobrinishte with scheduled traffic. Trains from Septemvri to Dobrinishte run daily all year round. It is an unforgettable journey. Park railways in Plovdiv and Kardzhali run seasonally. A few narrow-gauge railways have been closed and dismantled in the …
Veliko Tarnovo is a beautiful city in the central-north of Bulgaria famous for its medieval ruins and its picturesque cityscape – it was built on the steep banks of the Yantra river as it snakes through the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Veliko Tarnovo is very popular among tourists due to many monuments and its …
Varna is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria. It is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and it’s famous for its sandy beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural offerings. Varna train station is one of the oldest railway stations in Bulgaria. The first station building was opened in 1866 as the railway line …
Burgas is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria. It is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and it’s famous for its sandy beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural offerings. Burgas train station was officially opened in 1903. The station building was designed by Bulgarian architects Nikola Kostov and Kiril Marichkov. The same project …