Rick Steves' Europe S1E8 — Surprising Bulgaria

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Rick Steves' Europe•Season 1•Episode 8

Surprising Bulgaria

7.3/10 · 11 votesOct 22, 200025 min

Ranked #10 of 15 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new — from chic shops in the city to donkey cars in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a

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Episode Summary

"Surprising Bulgaria" is episode 8 of Rick Steves' Europe season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 11 votes, ranking #10 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 22, 2000.

Next: E9 · Rome: Baroque, After Dark Best of Season 1