The Russian Church, Sofia, Bulgaria. Editorial Image

Bulgaria, in south eastern Europe, has a rich culture and history and is popular with both tourists and pilgrims. nnRila Monastery is one of the largest monasteries of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the region. However Bulgaria features many churches and monasteries. nnSofia, the capital, is the location of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Russian Church, or the church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. Sofia is popular with tourists and a base for exploring the country. nnPlovdiv, second city after Bulgaria, was settled by the ancient Macedonians and Romans and is acknowledged as the cultural capital of the region. nnPlovdiv features a Roman theatre and numerous churches and museums, particularly in the historic quarter known as the Old Town.