Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. On this episode, Rick traces the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments.
And he enjoys an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
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About The Series:
Consummate traveler, host and best-selling guidebook author Rick Steves returns for a Season 9 of the travel series RICK STEVES' EUROPE. This season, join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine and fun in some of Europe’s most interesting places, including Italy, England, Germany, Bulgaria and Romania.
Whether you want to visit Siena’s wild Il Palio horse race or explore the forested mountains of Transylvania for a peek at an old German fortress, Rick provides informative and enlightening ways to enjoy Europe's great cities and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.
