Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria: Battle Monuments - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0uZ038_15Fc Bulgaria s Balkan Mountains are home to several sites that serve as reminders of Bulgaria s history. Shipka Pass and Shipka Church honors the sacrifice of Bulgaria and Russian troops in a battle against the Ottomans, and Buzludzha is a crumbling Communist monument left over from the Cold War. More info about travel to Bulgaria: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/bulgaria #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #bulgaria Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ Trip Consulting: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-help/plan-your-trip-with-our-expert-consultants Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.