Lonely Planet Bulgaria (Paperback)

~ Paul Greenway (Author) "Bulgaria has a fascinating but often bloody history of invasion, occupation and subju punctuated by four comparatively short periods of political and economic in and..." (more)
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Lonely Planet reveals Bulgaria – the perfect destination for the independent traveler who loves adventure. Hike in the Rila Mountains, soak in curative mineral springs or sun yourself by the Black Sea.

• detailed information on skiing and hiking trails
• colour photographs highlighting Bulgaria's vibrant culture
• comprehensive accommodation tips for every budget
• extensive coverage of the stunning Black Sea coastline
• 40 maps with Cyrillic script to navigate the country

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864501480
• ISBN-13: 978-1864501483
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,254,106 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, November 8, 2009

By	Douglas Van Vlear (San Francisco, California United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Bulgaria (Country Guide) (Paperback)

I spent 2 weeks driving around Bulgaria in October 2009. I used this guide exclusively for accomodations and frequently for restaurants. I found it accurate and discerning. It led us to a number of unique and excellent hotels and with no losers. The restaurants it recommended were good choices. The description of the Bulgarian cities, travel sites, and history was good, helpful, and accurate. A good buy all around. Doug Van Vlear

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1.0 out of 5 stars Orpheus, August 8, 2009

By	N. Andreas "Randolph Carter" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bulgaria (Country Guide) (Paperback)

Ancient writers thus the myth states that Orpheus was born close to Olympus. The writer of the book doesn't know what he is writing about.The same for all other modern writers that write country or travel guides that claim Bulgaria is the land of Orpheus.Bulgaria is the Land of Bulgarians.Bulgaria used Orpheus to boost its tourism and ommits the myth everywhere it can.Turkey has more of ancient Thrace than any other country, does this make Orpheus a Turk?

Strabo,Geography Book 7,Chapter 7,"The city Dium, in the foot-hills of Olympus, is not on the shore of the Thermaean Gulf, but is at a distance of as much as seven stadia from it. And the city Dium has a village near by, Pimpleia, where Orpheus lived.

At the base of Olympus is a city Dium. And it has a village near by, Pimpleia. Here lived Orpheus, the Ciconian, it is said--a wizard who at first collected money from his music, together with his soothsaying and his celebration of the orgies connected with the mystic initiatory rites, but soon afterwards thought himself worthy of still greater things and procured for himself a throng of followers and power. Some, of course, received him willingly, but others, since they suspected a plot and violence, combined against him and killed him. And near here, also, is Leibethra. "