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Bulgaria to woo tourists with cultural attractions

Friday, Oct 16, 2009

Cabinet adopted the Strategic plan to develop cultural tourism, establishing it as a priority in the sector, stated deputy minister of tourism Ivo Marinov.
Bulgaria collaborated with Italy on the project. The mutual work continued 3 years. Deputy minister of culture Todor Chobanov reported that the 3-volume text of the Plan is in the public domain. The text catalogs cultural attractions and includes over 300 archaeological sites. Chobanov clarified that it could be revised further. 80% of the sites are part of Bulgaria’s national cultural heritage. They are divided in 13 regions:
1. Great Sofia, viewing Sofia as both the administrative and cultural capital of Bulgaria;
2. The Valley of Kings;
3. The City of Revival, presenting cultural heritage connected to our national identity;
4. The Danube Coast, including Pleven and Rousse towns;
5. The Stone Heart, a destination mainly for Bulgarians including Stara Zagora and Sliven;
6. The Ancient Capitals, including the Madara Horseman;
7. Po region on the Black Sea coast
8. Strandja Mountain, an example of both natural and cultural heritage;
9. The Sword and Cross, inc. Perperikon ancient city. This region has potential to become a key international destination;
10. Plovdiv and the Roman empire;
11. The Gate of the Rhodopi Mountains;
12. The Great Massifs – Rila and Pirin mountains;
13. The Petrified Forest.

Source: Frognews.bg