Bulgaria is a suitable destination for cultural tourism, said Galina Mitkova, Director of State Cultural Institute Cultural Centre “The Palace”, during the BTA forum “BG Tourism – Summer 2026”, held at the resort of St. St. Constantine and Helena near Varna.
“I would like this year’s message to be cultural tourism,” Mitkova stated. According to her, Bulgaria offers not only safety, good food, and favourable conditions for recreation, but also rich opportunities for cultural experiences.
Mitkova pointed out that tickets for “The Palace” and the Botanical Garden are still issued separately due to administrative obstacles, but both institutions are making every effort to ensure easy access for tourists and tour operators.
“Not everything is about money; sometimes it is simply a matter of goodwill and organisation. We are trying to achieve this, but I realise that when tourists are faced with waiting in queues at both locations, we cannot explain to them in advance how beautiful it will be inside and how many interesting things we have to offer,” Mitkova added.
The Director of “The Palace” also appealed to the media and tour operators to pay greater attention to cultural tourism and to offer visitors different types of experiences.
“I strongly believe that tourists in Bulgaria are looking for more than just an all-inclusive experience,” she said, adding that “The Palace” in Balchik can offer a combination of culture, beautiful surroundings, and quality cuisine.
Source and photo: Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Dobrich Bureau.
