Located on the Balkan Peninsula on the shores of the Black Sea, Bulgaria is a beautiful country blessed with mountains, magnificent beaches and historic ruins. Sofia, the capital, is known as the "golden city" because of the multiple golden domes it houses, typical of Byzantine art. Its architectural heritage and extensive range of culture and leisure activities are two of its main attractions. In addition to Sofia, Bulgaria boasts charming rural villages such as Etara and Bozhentsi as well as coastal cities like Varna that should not be missed.