Bulgaria Unlocked
About Bulgaria Unlocked
Bulgaria Unlocked is an augmented-reality travel platform that transforms how people experience Bulgaria's rich, multi-layered history. Instead of reading a static museum plaque, you step into the past — dragging a time-travel slider to see ancient ruins emerge from a modern cityscape, collecting virtual relics at real GPS coordinates, and listening to expert-narrated audio stories that bring each site to life.
The app is designed for curious travellers, history enthusiasts, school groups, and anyone who wants to go beyond the surface of a destination. Whether you are standing in front of a 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre in Plovdiv, exploring a medieval fortress in the Rhodopes, or discovering a hidden monastery in the Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria Unlocked gives every visit a new dimension of meaning.
Each region of the country is mapped into themed quests. You unlock a location by physically visiting it, then complete interactive challenges — riddles, observation puzzles, and visual mysteries — to earn collectible badges and exclusive rewards from local partner businesses. The app supports four languages (English, Bulgarian, Spanish, and Italian) so international visitors feel equally at home.
Multi-region coverage
From Sofia to Plovdiv and beyond, new regions are added regularly.
AR Time-Travel
Swipe between ancient and modern views of the same location.
Partner network
Collect real discounts at local restaurants, shops, and accommodations.
Bulgaria Unlocked is built and maintained by Bultrips, a Bulgarian travel-technology company dedicated to promoting the country's cultural heritage through innovative digital experiences. Our team combines expertise in history, design, and mobile engineering to craft journeys that are as educational as they are entertaining.
We believe that every stone has a story, and that technology — used thoughtfully — can make those stories accessible to everyone. Join us in unlocking Bulgaria, one site at a time.