This guide to Bulgaria includes a full run-down on the essential places to see from ancient Sophia to the resorts and beaches of the Black Sea, from Aleksander Nevski Cathedral to the Trigrad Gorge and the National Parks. The best of Bulgaria section will allow you to set priorities and gives you some tips and tricks even some of the locals won't know. With hundreds of spectacular colour photographs and detailed maps, you can really get a feel for the destination prior to your trip.

It is an inspiring background read, serving as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion but can also be kept as a superb, visual souvenir of a visit. Expert local writers bring to life Bulgaria's history, culture, geography and, above all, its people. Detailed, cross-referenced maps clearly highlight all the main sites and they are numbered in relation to the text for easy navigation.

The guide also features an extensive travel listings section which includes all the travel details, hotels, restaurants and contact numbers you'll need.