Plovdiv:  Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria. It’s situated in the west part of Upper Thracian Lowland, in the Maritsa River valley. It has population of about 376000 and is located 140 km away from the capital Sofia and 20 km from Asenovgrad. Plovdiv is one of the ancient cities in Europe; it has nearly 8000 years of history. It arose in the 5th century BC as a Thracian settlement, called Eumolpia. Later the city was conquered by Philip II of Macedonia and in his honour was named Philippopolis. Romans gave it the name of Thrimonzium. In the 6th century Slavs settled in the valley of the Maritsa River and introduced the name Pulden. In 1364 it fell under Ottoman rule and was renamed Filibe. In the first half of the 19th century the city flourished economically. In 1956 the old town was declared an architectural reserve. The Ethnographic Museum is housed in one of the biggest houses from the Revival period. The house has twelve rooms with two craft roofs, and wall painting. Many of the crafts are presented in the museum exposition. Another places of interest in the Old town are the clock tower, Sahat tepe, the ancient pharmacy, the antique amphitheatre, etc. Plovdiv hosts the International Fair twice a year.
                              
                                     

      Varna : The sea capital of Bulgaria is a cosmopolitan city, with numerous tourists during the summer season and a romantic atmosphere all the year round. The cathedral "The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" is a sight not to be missed. It is also connected with the city's holiday - August 15. The sea front alley of Sea Garden with its numerous restaurants and cafes is as interesting in the day as it is at night, with people of all ages being attracted to the biggest dolphinarium on the Balkan Peninsula, which offers a breathtaking show all the year round. The city's Museum of archaeology attracts visitors with finds dating back millennia.     Fans of historical reconstructions can go back in time to the period when the Bulgarian state was founded, at the authentic settlement called Phanagoria in the city's outskirts.