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Christians but influenced by the 500 years of Ottoman rule

It's renowned for its cultural, historical, and architectural significance, as well as its stunning frescoes, which are considered masterpieces of Bulgarian medieval art. The monastery complex includes churches, residential and administrative buildings, and a museum. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

ere Christians and Muslims live in communion. An impressive city from a tourist point of view with many monuments and a large fortress.

elopment in recent years, they are trying to develop the tourism sector. They have very good food and Mediterranean weather.

The old town was built by the Venetians and it contains a fortress with narrow streets full of tourists from all over the world.

A medieval Italian fortress specializing in luxury tourism. Rivals the Azur coast.

A city marred by the ethnic conflicts of the '90s. With a large Muslim population and with interesting traditions.

A city bombed in 1999 by NATO aircraft following the interethnic conflict of that period. It is one of the four European capitals on the Danube River.

A city in continuous development after joining the European Union în 2007.