What to bring from Bulgaria

For more than a dozen years, Bulgaria has attractedattention resting their resorts, service and affordable prices. Absolutely any trip to the holiday promotes the purchase of souvenirs for loved ones, therefore in this article we will tell, what to bring from Bulgaria as a souvenir.



The first thing that is associated with this country is rose oil. It should be noted that Bulgaria isone of the world leaders in its production. The city of Kazanlak and its suburbs were called the "Valley of the Roses", since it is there that the production of such oil is maximally concentrated. In addition, every spring there is held the Festival of Roses. Also it is necessary to say that for the production of one liter of oil, approximately 4 tons of rose petals are required. You can bring the most pink oil from Bulgaria in special gift wooden packages, as well as any other cosmetics based on it, such as soap, cream, aromatic salts or shower gels.



Also very popular Bulgarian rahat-lukum, which, unlike its Turkish counterpart,progenitor, less sweet, but more fragrant. The best kind of this confectionery is the one that has the smell of roses. In addition, it is still possible to bring sweets from Bulgaria to the local jam, which is also mainly made from roses. Separately it is necessary to tell about the nut jam, which is made from young green walnuts. It is sold in the Bachkovo Monastery. Outwardly it is a substance of a dark brown color, in which nuts are floating, but we warn that it tastes like a great lover.



Still in Bulgaria produce fruit vodka, which is called rakia. For its preparation use plums, apples, apricots, cherries, and also grapes. Also from alcoholic drinks it is necessary to allocate anise mastic, whose strength can reach 50 degrees. Her best grades are Peristera and Menta.



It should be noted that Bulgaria is an Orthodox country, where tourists are offered a huge choice of excursions to old churches and monasteries. Therefore, you can bring from Bulgaria anything connected with religion, for example, crosses or icons.



Also very famous Bulgarian souvenirs are mackerel masks. In pagan times, it was believed that they expelledevil spirits during crops and harvesting. In the translation, the word "kuker" means "the spirit of fertility". In the city of Pernik annually there is a thematic festival dedicated to the crackers, where you can buy a colorful mask.



In Bulgaria, on a special place is coffee and everything that is associated with it, so in stores you can easily find this copper turkey, which will be an excellent gift for a lover of coffee.



Besides, it is possible to bring spices from Bulgaria as a souvenir, namely - kimion, which is perfect not only for fish andmeat, but also to vegetables. Also on sale it is possible to find transparent jars, inside of which the so-called "sorena salt", which is a mixture of salt and various condiments, will be poured. She is good as a small gift.



In addition to all of the above Bulgaria is famous for the products of folk embroidery: tablecloths, towels, bed linens, napkins and bedspreads. Also worth mentioning ceramic products, which make the masters of the city of Troyan from brown clay. On sale there are various mugs, saltcellars, sugar bowls and pots with characteristic folk patterns.



We hope this article helped you find out what to bring from Bulgaria as gifts.



What to bring from Bulgaria
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