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Sofia - The capital of Bulgaria
“Ever growing, never aging”- that’s the motto of Sofia as you will be convinced once you visit it.
Sofia is the capital and the biggest city in Bulgaria. It is situated in west Bulgaria at the foot of Vitosha mountain, 55km away from the Serbian border, 113 km from the Macedonian, 183km from the Greek and 315 from the Turkish. It is 550 m above the sea level which makes Sofia the highest capital in Europe. Due to its location, there are four seasons here-hot summers and snowy winters. The capital is also main political, economic, cultural, administrative, transport and university centre. The city’s population is 1.3 million.
Sofia is a large city but it also provides the opportunity to see the main attractions on foot. A lot of them are connected with the rich history of the city. Most often visited is Alexander Nevski Cathedral that attracts the attention with its gilt domes. Another remarkable place near the Cathedral is the monument of the Unknown Soldier where burns an eternal flame set up in 1981.
You can also visit the National Art Gallery where you can see the nice collection of more than 12 000 works of art.
The National Ethnographic museum presents a rich collection of typical national clothes, hand made works of art, working tools dating from 4 centuries ago, jewel and other objects characteristic of the Bulgarian people’s customs and culture.
Other cultural landmarks here are:
- The National Historical Museum
- Boyana church
- National Palace of Culture
- National Museum of Earth and Men
- Archaeological Museum
- St. Nedelya Church
If you want to enjoy a walk in the nature, Sofia is a city that has at its disposal a lot of green areas. Vitosha park in Vitosha mountain in the suburbs of the city is the most appropriate place for that- it’s very suitable for mountaineering in the summer and skiing in the winter. From Vitosha mountain you can enjoy the magnificent view of the whole city which is especially attractive and impressive during the night.
Sofia is famous for its fantastic nightlife. Most of the bars and the nightclubs are situated in the central part of the city, which is very convenient because in one night you can visit different places, including places that offer live music.
If shopping is your priority, the best places for shopping spree are Vitosha Boulevard, TSUM, City Center Sofia and Mall of Sofia, where you can find almost all the famous designers’ brands.
In the last 5-6 years Sofia has changed tangibly. The strongest economic growth in the country has been felt here due to the growing number of multinational companies and the investments that were made especially in infrastructure projects. Sofia is very quickly developing capital that is not only great tourist destination but also good place for investments.
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