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No. 3809 · Bulgaria · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Blagoevgrad

42.02°N 23.09°E · 360 m

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Overview

Blagoevgrad is the largest city in the mountainous southwestern corner of Bulgaria, at the foot of the Rila mountain, close to the border with North Macedonia. It serves as a transport and education hub and is one of the gateways to the Rila mountains and the international ski resort Bansko.

Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Transit Hub

Before you go

Transport

Bus tickets cost 1.20 лв. The city centre is pedestrianised.